Radio Frequency Design Engineer Iii

Job Title:Radio Frequency Design Engineer III

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Principal Engineer

Revision Date: 3/4/24

Location: Orlando

Company Overview

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions.For more information, please visit www.comtech.com.
We’re seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures, and systems; playing a key role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

Position Summary

Responsible for designing, developing, modifying and evaluating RF and microwave components and/or subsystems for microwave communications at X, Ku, Ka and Q/V bands. Determines design approaches and parameters. Analyzes equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results. Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability. May also review vendor capability to support development.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, designs, and tests high-power RF/microwave components, subsystems, and systems.
• Develops the Program Design Specifications.
• Coordinates schedule and cost forecasting with the project Manager and Program Manager.
• Directs Design Engineering personnel in design and development.
• Provides staffing requirements to the Engineering Manager.
• Evaluates systems and directs design modifications.
• Makes presentations to management and customers.
• Performs reliability prediction calculations and reports.
• Performs root cause analysis on products, technical problems, processes, and documentation.
• Researches and specifies specified parts.
• Responsible for implementing preventive and corrective action.
• Responsible for generating, reviewing, and implementing engineering change orders.
• Troubleshoots and repairs circuits and fixtures as required.
• Programs circuits and test fixtures. .
• Procures material and equipment as may be required.
• Performs other responsibilities and duties when required.

Computer Skills and/or Tools:

• Engineering CAD simulation tools (e.g. ADS, Microwave Office, HFSS or equivalents), MS Office, expandable software, expandable BOM utilities,

Qualifications/Competencies:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Hands-on exp. with RF/ microwave design expertise in Power, Low Noise, and Driver Amplifier design for commercial and military communications receivers, transmitters, and sub-systems up to 50 GHz.
• Proficiency in RF/microwave modeling and simulation design tools (ADS, Microwave Office, HFSS, or equivalent). Good understanding of digital communication theory.
• Experience with analog, digital, and mixed-mode circuit design and layout is a must.
• Ability to direct and manage project work.
• Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Excellent math aptitude.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new software products and hardware environments.
• Aptitude and desire to learn new products and technologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in using typical RF/Microwave test equipment such as PNAs, spectrum analyzers, RF synthesizers, vector network analyzers, and phase noise test sets. Oscilloscopes, etc.

Education and Experience:

About

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.