Principal Rf Electrical Engineer

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is a global company serving the defense, federal, and commercial markets with innovative solutions for the ground tactical, airborne and avionics, naval/maritime, and public safety and security domains. In addition to mission-critical communication systems, the company provides helmet-mounted displays and motion tracking technologies; SATCOM terminals; advanced sonar systems; and data protection solutions. Furthermore, the company serves as a gateway for technology, leveraging Thales-wide solutions—such as combat management systems; naval, airborne, and ground ISR; and electronic warfare—to address U.S. requirements.  

We are seeking a Principal RF HW Electrical Engineer to work in our Clarksburg MD office. This position reports to the Product Support Engineering Manager. 

Top Benefits 

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Bonus Program
• Generous 401(k) program  - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)

• Work across multiple disciplines supporting manufacturing activities related to Radio Frequency (RF) circuits, circuit card assemblies, and products for Tactical Radio, SATCOM, and Land Mobile Radio markets
• Fault resolution of  RF designs of high complexity and high density utilizing RF power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, bandpass & lowpass filters, frequency mixers used in small size, weight, and power (SWAP) products
• Analyze product failure data and malfunction testing trends, troubleshoot yield issues, and recommend product improvements, including test improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis on field failures and support continuous product improvements.
• Effectively troubleshoot problems and implement effective solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement and team building activities. Maintains productive working relationships with all team members.
• Complete assigned tasks in a quality and timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Effectively support and communicate to management status, issues, needs and ideas.
• Support component qualification of obsolete components, which may include schematic and PCB layout activities.
• Help maintain lab, equipment, and work areas.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• US Citizenship Required - Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet requirements to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.
• Must have at least eight years of experience in a manufacturing / production environment providing analysis and test of RF components used in LMR, Tactical Communications, or SATCOM equipment covering 30MHz to L-Band.
• BSEE/MSEE or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of RF circuits as it applies to communication products used for Tactical Radio, SATCOM, and/or Land Mobile Radio products.
• Working knowledge of test equipment: spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, oscilloscopes, power supplies, meters, etc.
• Experience utilizing software tools including Altium Designer and Siemens (Mentor) Xpedition, Lab View, and Microsoft Office tools. Knowledge/usage of Microwave Office, Keysight ADS, Eagleware, Genesys, LTspice, and Matlab a plus.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and non-verbal.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values. 

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact the recruiter at careers@thalesdsi.com. 

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Thales is an E-Verify employer.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please call Human Resources at 202-961-1016.

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