Electrical Engineer: RF Subsystems

HRL Laboratories pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers - ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years, HRL’s rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other — often in unexpected, profound and far-reaching ways. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art.

HRL Laboratories develops radiofrequency, millimeter-wave and electro-optical sensors using state-of-the-art materials and device fabrication processes to deliver agile, mission-ready systems. Our high-performance solutions are highly integrated, architecturally low cost, and optimized for size, weight and power efficiency while leveraging commercial, custom and novel mixed-signal innovations.

General Description:

Contribute technical expertise and work within a fast-paced team of scientists and engineers on the development of next generation RF/mmWave Subsystems. Candidate will be expected to work within diverse teams taking responsibility for the design, implementation and test of high-performance electrical subsystems.

Essential Duties:

•    Perform preliminary and critical designs based on COTS or custom active and passive parts and components with oversight from a Senior Engineer. 
•    Perform or oversee fabrication and testing with oversight from a Senior Engineer.
•    Schematic Capture, PCB layout, fabrication documentation and module assembly. 
•    Work with Mechanical Engineering to develop thermal solutions and any mechanical design considerations.    

Required Qualifications: 

•    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 required.  
•    Experience simulating the behavior of electronics in Spice, ADS, or similar software is required.  
•    Experience with RF & mmW PCB development, layout, and testing is a plus. 
•    Experience with Altium Designer is preferred. 
•    Experience with design and qualification of hardware for military applications  

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Working knowledge of electronic sub-assemblies from the component to subsystem level, including operation, controls, safety, etc.  
•    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 mgmt. 
•    Familiarity with digital, mixed-signal, power and signal integrity tools are desired. 
•    Familiarity with PCB manufacturing, also standards (IPC 6012, IPC-A-610, Drill tolerancing, etc)

•    Proficiency in use of computers, engineering workstations, complex electronic equipment, oral and written communication, interaction with vendors/colleagues and willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 
•    Ability to work well in a team and independently.  

Physical Requirements: 

•    Ability and willingness to travel 20% of time. 

Special Requirements:

•    U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance desired.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay Range: $128,000 - $159,950


• Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location (California). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

• Benefits: HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment.


• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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