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Crane Company · 4 months ago

RF Design Engineer Manager

Chandler, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Crane Company is a leader in aerospace and defense technologies, providing high-performance systems and components. The RF Design Engineer Manager will lead cross-functional teams to develop integrated RF solutions, manage high-performance RF teams, and drive customer presentations while ensuring technical proposals meet defense application requirements.

Consumer Goods

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

End to End Systems analysis, model and simulate circuit or system performance using analytical tools, Cascade analysis of up/down converters

Detailed analysis and design of RF (from VHF through millimeter-wave) and mixed-signal communications hardware components, including digital receiver subsystems and exciters (front ends, IF sections, phase-lock loops, AGC loops, synthesizers, A/D and D/A conversion)

Filter modeling, analysis and design

System integration, test and development of RF/millimeter-wave communications hardware for spaceflight

Investigate; evaluate new communications technologies for spaceflight applications

Function as technical interface for customers and attend technical meetings as required, and specification development with customer

Work closely with Business development, Supply chain, Production & other support groups

Qualification

RF DesignMicrowave DesignMixed-Signal DesignMicrowave Modeling ToolsCommunication Systems TheorySystems ArchitectureProject LeadershipCustomer InteractionProposal DevelopmentSpecification DevelopmentTestingCharacterizationDocumentation SkillsTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationMentoringTechnical Presentations

Required

8+ years of experience in microwave/millimeter-wave design theory component design

Experience with high reliability hardware from conceptual design through flight delivery

Experience with microwave modeling tools (I.e. Gensys, ADS, AWR, Ansoft HFSS, Ansoft Designer, Ansoft Maxwell, Matlab and AutoCAD or equivalent software)

Knowledge of complex communication systems theory

Systems architecture, RF architecture, RF/Microwave circuit design

Detailed knowledge of RF and mixed-signal design techniques and technologies, including receivers, synthesizers, and transmitters

Millimeter wave Radio systems design

synthesizer design, mixers, amplifiers, PLLs, low phase noise VCOs, filters, etc., from DC > 40Ghz

Experience working closely with Customer technical experts, defining roadmaps and differentiator aligning with business needs

Excellent documentation, organization and time management skills

Ability to write procedures, reports, and acceptances test

Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects through complete cycle

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in team environment

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Experienced leading projects from specification to production release

mentoring of team & leading small teams while being hand-on with Design and product development

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information

Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Preferred

Masters or PhD degree preferred

2+ years Supervisory experience desired

Magnetic circuit analysis experience desired

Company

Crane Company

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Crane employees share a proud 150-year-plus history of doing business the right way—treating people fairly, dealing honestly and ethically with customers, suppliers, and shareholders, and working hard to meet or exceed the expectations of customers.

Founded in 1855

Stamford, Connecticut, US

5001-10000 employees