Lead RF Electrical Design Engineer

Nesco Resource is seeking a Lead RF Electrical Design Engineer to work on a project based in Topsfield, MA. This position will lead a team of three direct reports.

Job Function:

As a Lead RF Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for solving complex engineering problems in support of developing high-power solid-state RF amplifiers. Your duties will include the analysis, research, design, development, fabrication, and hands-on testing of high-power RF amplifier circuits, modules, and/or systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• You will perform the design of active and/or passive high-power RF microwave components and circuits operating up to 18 GHz and above; wideband CW operation and/or high peak power pulsed operation.
• You will construct models, simulate, and optimize new conceptual RF circuits and supporting analog circuits.
• You will perform RF amplifier device selection and lineup budget analysis calculations to predict operating points and performance.
• You will construct RF test setups and evaluate, test, tune, and modify circuits to meet specifications; document and analyze the results.
• You will provide technical assistance and coordinate with other team members to support product development, manufacturing, and transitioning new designs to production.
• You will assist in preparation of bids and proposals.
• You may have occasional travel duties to include customer design reviews and participation in field testing.

Required Qualifications:

• You must have Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain it.
• You must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent.
• You should have at least 8 years of experience in RF microwave design and development for a senior-level position.
• You should be proficient in generating schematics, PCB layout, and have hands-on experience evaluating, testing, tuning, and modifying circuits to meet specifications.
• You should be proficient in using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and simulation software.
• You should be proficient in using Microsoft Office.
• You should be proficient in using test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes.
• You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience writing technical documents.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High power solid-state amplifier design and hands-on experience with both packaged surface mount components and bare die would be an asset.
• Experience with ADS, HFSS, AutoCAD, and PADS would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461 would be an asset.
• Experience with circuits operating up to 40 GHz would be an advantage.

Additional Information:

• This is a direct hire position with benefits.
• The working hours are Monday-Friday, 7am-4:30pm, with every other Friday off.
• The salary range is $135K-$160K.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $135,000 - $160,000