Lead RF Electrical Engineer

Pay Range: $65.00hr - $85.00hr

Job Overview:

• As a Lead Electrical Engineer, the candidate must have experience with L band RF systems, able to work from customer requirements to derive additional requirements, define the architecture of a possible solution based on requirements, setup a requirements schema and link requirements to documents (systems/subsystem specification, hardware/RF architecture description document, etc.) and flow down applicable requirements to other groups (software, ASIC, and test) so that they can contribute to realize the end solution based on the proposed architecture. The Lead Electrical Engineer will also oversee the development of a qualification test plan that will ensure that the architecture and solution satisfy the customers' requirements. The Lead Electrical Engineer will also work with subject matter experts in the areas of GPS signal processing, anti-jam signal processing, other hardware design team members, control software, and government qualification standards. As a Lead Electrical Engineer, the candidate is expected to understand each aspect of the technology used in the proposed solution. The Lead Electrical Engineer also must work with the cost account manager, program management, and project management to develop the solution within the program's budget and schedule. The candidate will be designing, developing, modifying, evaluating and integrating RF/Wireless, electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for complex, high performance hardware systems.

work environment:

• Office/Cubical or Production floor/lab environment. The environment is flexible depending upon the needs of the project.

Essential Functions:

• Requires comprehensive level knowledge of Electrical Engineering low frequency and high frequency (RF) Analog and Digital circuit design.
• Experience with RF systems, ideally GPS receivers.
• Able to contribute to providing innovative Electrical Engineering solutions consistent with business development plans.
• Ability to develop circuit designs, requirements, design descriptions, verification plans/procedures, and customer CDRLs to meet program schedules.
• Ability to support cross functional teams for cross functional conflict resolution, Root Cause Analysis, blank page architecture developments and design.
• Ability to contribute to algorithm development, analysis, implementation, system architecture, verification, and Test with emphasis on military GPS electronics.
• Ability to contribute to execution of design, build, integration and test activities, problem resolution and verifying that the deliverable products meet all program and customer requirements.
• Ability to provide project management reports as required, support senior level and customer reviews as necessary.
• Ability to provide inputs and reviews of the engineering technical baseline as part of proposal efforts.
• Ability to interface with the program's leadership and other teams (SW, Systems, ME, and Test) on a frequent basis, conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review presentations, and provide progress status updates on work products.
• Ability to participate or lead in the product development process including design reviews.
• 5 to 10% Travel required.

Qualifications:

• Requires mastery level knowledge within a specific technical area or multiple job areas. Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers in and outside the organization. Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9+ years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7+ years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13+ years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in ability to capture schematics design and PCBA Layout using modern EE CAD such as Altium or Mentor Graphics.
• 5+ years' experience with project management and product design team leadership guided by individual annual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or direction; working in a team environment as an individual contributor.
• 6+ years' strong experience with receiver, Antenna, or Radio design (i.e. RF).
• 4+ years' experience with embedded Hardware design.
• 2+ years' experience with FPGA design with emphasis in digital signal processing (DSP).
• 4+ years' experience demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 7+ years' experience with design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, P-Spice, Client ADS (or AWR), Schematics Capturing/PCBA Layout tools such as Altium, and Ansys HFSS.
• 2+ years' experience with FPGA design tools such as Xilinx ISE, Xilinx EDK, and ModelSim.
• Must have Secret Security Clearance or be able to obtain a US security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong familiarity with GPS Module design and topology.
• Advanced with High-speed Analog design methodologies.
• Advanced in MS Office, design tools such as Simulink/MATLAB, P-Spice, Altium (Schematics Capturing & PCBA Layout), Client ADS (or AWR), and Ansys HFSS.
• Familiar with FPGA design methodologies.
• Proficient with DO-254 design.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. BSEE/CompE with 9+ years of experience is desired.