What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oscillator Design Engineer position at True Scout Partners?
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the design and development of oscillator products with state‑of‑the‑art phase noise and g‑sense performance. Leads project teams in a fast‑paced team environment to deliver new products to customers on time, meeting or exceeding all requirements and resulting in profitable products when transitioned to production.
Major Duties:
- Apply technical principles of engineering and electronics and utilize RF synthesis and simulation software packages to design, simulate, and prototype new OCXOs with state‑of‑the‑art ultra‑low phase noise and g‑sense performance.
- Perform detailed analysis of compliance for electrical, mechanical, environmental, and regulatory requirements (compliance matrix) for all new products being quoted.
- Estimate total costs, including material, labor, test, and development costs, as well as lead time for new products to be quoted.
- Lead design and development projects to completion following the company’s documented design and development process.
- Optimize new products for performance, lead time, and cost.
- Provide guidance to assemblers and engineering technicians during the prototype build and optimization phase.
- Interface with Manufacturing Engineering to develop any new processes required to support new products.
- Interface with the purchasing department to ensure required materials for prototypes are procured and delivered on time.
- Provide timely updates on progress of projects.
- Lead and/or participate in required project meetings: project kick‑offs, peer design reviews, pre‑ship reviews, etc.
- Provide necessary design engineering support during transition of new products to production.
- Support mature products already in production that need design engineering support for obsolete components, quality or reliability issues, or further optimization.
- Educate, train, mentor, and coach other design engineers and technicians who have less experience or knowledge in the field.
- Stay up to date on technology and industry trends and propose new products to management that can give the company a competitive advantage.
- Supervises: None
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Demonstrated RF/microwave oscillator design knowledge and competence working in several oscillator topologies, with emphasis on ultra‑low phase noise and low g‑sense OCXOs. This knowledge should include resonator selection, oscillator optimization, amplification, DC regulation, and RF/digital/analog circuit‑layout best practices.
- Mastery of RF/microwave synthesis, simulation, and analysis software such as AWR Microwave Office or PathWave (Genesys).
- Knowledge of technologies and processes used in the design and fabrication of oscillators and similar products.
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong hands‑on bench skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others to perform a wide variety of tasks in a fast‑paced engineering/production environment.
- Desirable: Knowledge and understanding of radio architecture, avionic and military communication systems, and radar architecture.
- Must be able to work with ITAR data without a license.
Education, Experience and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Master’s degree (MSEE) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the RF/microwave industry in oscillator design.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive wage (based on experience)
- Annual bonus based on achieving company and individual goals
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- Paid time off
- Life insurance at no cost to the associate
- Short‑/long‑term disability at no cost to the associate
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development