Radio Frequency Engineer

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

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SUMMARY:

Support sustaining engineering of basic complexity integrated microwave assemblies through the tuning, testing and optimization of RF/Microwave circuits; assist in electrical and mechanical design and generating complete drawing packages, including testing procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES:

• Assist in the design of RF/Microwave circuits including amplifiers, mixers, switches, filters, and oscillators, including components identification, computer & mathematical modeling, part, material, process selection and mechanical layout and packaging.
• Evaluate specifications and generate testing procedures; perform circuit and reliability analysis.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, designers and drafters to produce mechanical design and drawing packages under guidance of the Responsible Engineer or Engineering Manager.
• Test, tune, debug and optimize prototype circuits and components to meet specification requirements and manufacturing produce-ability requirements.
• Team up with technicians on test, tune, debug and optimization of prototype circuits and components.
• Partner with the organization in the scheduling of development projects, including process development, fixture design and implementation, material procurement and customer interface (design reviews).
• Perform and coordinate production engineering support function such as fixtures, materials, design, process problem evaluation and solution.
• Participate in safety training and actively comply with safety policies and practices; maintain a clean and safe workstation.
• Improve and maintain 5S in your area; make suggestions for improvements.
• Participate in Lean/Six Sigma activities in own work areas as well as events for other areas to enhance cross-functional problem solving.
• Collaborate in team meetings and activities, including SET team support as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• RF coursework or related RF microwave design experience
• Experience with RF/Microwave circuit analysis tools
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export law. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

PREFERRED:

• BESEE with 3+ years of experience in RF/Micro wave circuit analysis using tools such as MWO or ADS
• Prior work experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry
• Active Security clearance

Salary Range: $73,158 - $135,168 annually (San Diego).

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base bay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.

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EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule - Every Other Friday is an Off-Friday
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.