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Mini-Circuits · 2 months ago

Sr. RF Design Engineer

Deer Park, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$165K/yr - $185K/yr

5+ years exp

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior RF Design Engineer to design and develop advanced RF and microwave systems, focusing on high-power amplifier and high-frequency technologies.

ComputerElectronicsHardwareManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Jeneva Chalian

Responsibilities

Lead the design, simulation, testing, and release of RF Power Amplifiers and high-frequency components (active and passive) for both catalog and custom applications

Develop and optimize RF circuits and systems, including power combiners/dividers, couplers, filters, protection and monitoring circuitry, and DC biasing networks

Utilize advanced simulation tools (ADS, AWR, HFSS, CST, Momentum) and CAD tools (OrCAD, AutoCAD) for schematic capture, layout, and modeling

Perform hands-on tuning, testing, and troubleshooting of RF hardware using spectrum/network analyzers, power meters, and other lab equipment

Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure design for manufacturability and cost-effective production

Collaborate with program management team on project planning and execution, including milestone tracking, reporting, and cross-functional coordination

Author technical documentation, application notes, and contribute to technical publications and webinars

Support ISO audits, internal reviews, and continuous improvement of engineering processes. Support evaluation of components, materials & suppliers

Provide technical support directly to customers. Periodically travel to customer meetings

Demonstrates strong initiative and independent problem-solving skills

Ensure high-quality execution of RF design and development projects

Mentor junior technical staff

Actively participate in design review meetings

Provide technical vision and direction to ensure the development team is aligned with the strategy of the company

Qualification

RF amplifier designMmWave technologiesCircuit simulationADSAWRHFSSCSTOrCADAutoCADRelationship managementProblem solvingProject managementCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

MSEE with minimum of 5 years' related experience

BSEE with minimum 10 years' related experience

Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in RF and/or mmWave amplifier design including RF bench experience

Ability to “Lead from the Bench” junior designers with demonstrated hands-on bench skills in RF disciplines, including fine soldering of SMT components, RF measurements, calibration techniques, and rapid prototyping

Ability to create designs and solutions across a multitude of daily challenges and ability to encourage and lead others in the same creative spirit

Strong knowledge of circuit simulation concepts

Ability to merge theory with practice on the bench

Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, strong in building relationships, team player, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative

Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills

Experience working for an ISO company that practices LEAN manufacturing

“Out of the box thinker” must be key driver willing to take innovative product risk while balancing the road map for on time deliverables

Strong relationship management, project management, problem solving and change management skills

Manage diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities

Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) due to ITAR compliance