Principal Radio Frequency Systems Engineer

Company: NPAworldwide Recruitment Network
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: July 1, 2020

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job #: 30350 Title: Principal Radio Frequency Systems Engineer Job Location: Los Angeles, California - United States Employment Type: Salary: $100,000.00 - $145,000.00 - US Dollars - Yearly Employer Will Recruit From: Nationwide Relocation Paid?: Yes WHY IS THIS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY? Our RF Systems engineer is ideal for an electrical engineer who has worked with RF Antennas or radar systems and worked as a "systems level" engineer. Work with our extremely high-tech equipment within the microwave, antenna and electromagnetic engineering industry. Based in Southern California where the weather is great, and the cultural / recreational activities are endless. You can expect great benefits and room for growth JOB DESCRIPTION

As our Principal Systems Engineer, you will play an essential role in the process of understanding our customer needs, translating them into requirements and formulating affordable solutions. Our Principal Systems Engineer also works closely with the customer and our program office as well as the engineering staff to create the solution with the best value for the customer consistent with our business goals. Our unique systems are designed for microwave measurement of various test items such as antennas and radomes used in radar, communications (both wireless and satellite), satellite data transfers, and other applications. Microwave/RF, electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines are typical for these applications.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be required to lead teams of multi-disciplined engineers in a coordinated effort to successfully deliver system products. Job duties include system analysis and specification, requirements flow down, customer technical coordination, creating acceptance test procedures, factory integration and testing and system commissioning at the customer site. Identify and select microwave equipment and components to meet customer and market requirements
Identify, select and characterize RF components to meet system performance requirements
Develop system-level cable diagrams and bills of material
Analyze RF equipment configurations to verify system performance
Develop test procedures to verify system performance
Provide system checkout and RF performance testing
Provide system validation and error determination and analysis
Prepare RF system user documentation and manuals
Perform system installation and training Please apply IF you have industry experience with RF, Antenna or Electromagnetic equipment at the Systems Engineering Level, Currently reside in the USA, and are Eligible for a US Security Clearance. We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employee
QUALIFICATIONS Requirements:
Experience with: RF System Design, Specification development and interpretation, microwave communications
Strong background in Microwave Antenna design is preferred
Experience in design and systems engineering processes
Ability to take diverse specifications in RF/Microwave measurements along with a detailed understanding of mechanical design processes and deliver complex products
Strong analytical skills to understand complex technical systems and problem solve
Significant experience with proposals, customer interaction, and systems design and analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Work across functions to develop solutions for the customer - 10 years of experience with RF systems, antennas or electromagnetic equipment coupled with a Bachelors degree in Engineering or Physics. An advanced degree is desirable.
- You Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- This position may require approximately 25% domestic and international travel. Desirable skills:
Familiarity with MATLAB, GRASP, HFSS and other industry analytical tools
Hands-on experience using a variety of Antenna Test & Measurement Ranges
Knowledge of mechanical positioning systems
Education:
University - Bachelor`s Degree/3-4 Year Degree

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