Job Description
The Electrical Engineer RF Subsystems at HRL Laboratories will contribute to the design, development, and testing of next-generation RF millimeter-wave electrical subsystems, working within a multidisciplinary team to create high-performance, mission-ready sensor systems for automotive, aerospace, and defense applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and test high-performance RF mmWave electrical subsystems.
- Perform preliminary and critical circuit designs using active and passive components.
- Oversee fabrication, testing, and assembly of electronic modules.
- Create schematic capture, PCB layouts, and fabrication documentation.
- Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering to develop thermal solutions and mechanical designs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent
- Experience with Schematic Capture is required
- Experience with PCB Layout is required
- At least 3 years of experience designing, implementing, and testing electronics circuits
- Experience simulating the behavior of electronics in Spice, ADS, or similar software
- Experience with RF mmW PCB development, layout, and testing is a plus
- Experience with Altium Designer is preferred
- Working knowledge of electronic sub-assemblies from the component to subsystem level, including operation, controls, and safety
- A working familiarity with characteristics and tradeoffs of today’s active and passive components and a working knowledge of the availability of COTS components
- Understanding of RF components and devices
- Knowledge of conventional and advanced microelectronic packaging integration and thermal management
- Familiarity with digital, mixed-signal, power, and signal integrity tools is desired
- Familiarity with PCB manufacturing standards such as IPC 6012, IPC-A-610, and drill tolerancing
- Proficiency in use of computers, engineering workstations, and complex electronic equipment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to interact effectively with vendors and colleagues
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work well in a team and independently
- Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time
- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance (desired)
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of 128,000 - 159,950 USD
Work schedule includes 20% travel
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
401K match
Gym facilities
Paid time off (PTO)
Sick time
Upward mobility opportunities
Challenging and dynamic work environment
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