Principal Engineer Electrical (Radio Frequency)

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus

ABOUT THE COMPANY

More than just another design shop or contract manufacturer, Cirtec offers a uniquely comprehensive range of vertically integrated capabilities. Cirtec specializes in complex, difficult to produce components and devices in todays most advanced product technologies including, neuromodulation, implantable drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, ventricular assist and interventional devices and delivery systems. We have the capabilities needed to bring products to full production, including assembly, packaging and testing, and in-house sterilization.
Our employees have the expertise needed to design innovative devices, solve complex design challenges, and help bring our customers devices to market. If you are interested in working in a fun, challenging, fast-paced environment with a company that is growing and providing leading edge technology, Cirtec is the company for you!

YOU ARE A PART OF:

The engineering team consisting of other engineers with diverse backgrounds and expertise. The Engineering team works in close collaboration with Operations, R&D, and Purchasing. You will be involved in the design, development, documentation and validation of new customer products, and modification of existing products including defining requirements, timelines, and deliverables with a focus on prototypes, process development, design verification, clinical builds, training production, and preparation for process validation and manufacturing transfer of products.

JOB SUMMARY

The Principal Radio Frequency Engineer (RF) position is primarily responsible for the development of antenna and RF designs for the creation of medical device products.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs design and analysis to achieve product performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability requirements
• Designs RF sub-systems for battery-powered Class III implantable medical devices
• Trouble shoots designs and maintains engineering notebook
• Works with interdisciplinary teams of mechanical and process engineers to integrate RF designs
• Designs engineering development processes
• Specifies and/or designs embedded software and firmware for test and verification purposes
• Develops electronic and electromechanical system requirements (specifications) and development plans
• Interfaces with and manages suppliers to fabricate prototype and final design components
• Participates in architecture design, subsystem requirements partitioning, requirements management and configuration management during product development
• Builds, tests, debugs, and maintains configuration of prototype assemblies
• Develops and executes formal design verification tests
• Develops documentation of specifications, designs, test plans and reports for inclusion in medical product Design History Files
• Creates and releases medical device manufacturing process instructions, bills of material, lot history travelers, and related documentation
• Participates in the development of quality inspection and manufacturing process instructions
• Leads the meetings with the customer technical teams
• Documents project the technical changes and follows them through to completion
• Leads internal and external contractors to complete their assigned project tasks.
• Assists the Project Manager with technical details as needed.
• Complies with company, quality and safety standards, policies, and procedures
• Reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job
• Other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS(+15y) or MS/PHD(+10y) degree in Electrical Engineering with relevant experience
• Profound knowledge of antenna design, high-frequency circuit design, RF principles, and electromagnetic theory
• Expertise in using industry-standard RF simulation tools (e.g., ADS, Microwave Office, CST, HFSS) and familiarity with CAD software for PCB layout design
• Hands-on understanding of RF active and passive circuits and components (LNAs, Filters, Mixers, Cables, Dielectrics, etc.)
• Experience with implanted radios
• Great EE fundamentals knowledge (EMI, noise, linearity, ..).
• Strong analysis and problem solving skills.
• Proven track record in two or more of the following sub-areas:
  • RADAR, Software Defined Radio, Satellite Radio, RF Packaging, High Speed Digital System, Discrete RF Circuit Design, PCB Design and Test, Communication Theory, 2D/3D EM Modeling and Prototyping, Antenna Design
• Hands-on experience with RF test design, RF measurement equipment (e.g., network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators) and proficiency in data analysis
• Hands-on experience in prototype bring-up and debugging
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers

WHAT WE OFFER
Ability to work on cutting edge lifesaving products
401(k) retirement savings with a company match
Training and career development
Tuition assistance
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, and vision
Paid time off
Sign-on and referral bonuses
Employee appreciation events
Employee recognition program
Clean and well-lit production areas

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

EEO STATEMENT

Cirtec Medical Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer

Cirtec Medical Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Cirtec Medical Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Cirtec Medical provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process