RF IC Engineer

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products - engineered components and subsystems - for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Are you a thoughtful RFIC Design Engineer with a passion for supporting our nation's military communications? If so, we want to speak with you about this opportunity!

As a RFIC Engineer at Microwave Products Group - Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support the military community by providing quality designs, analysis, verification, and documentation of packaged integrated circuits. This role will have a particular emphasis in tunable bandpass and band reject filters.  

Primary Responsibilities of this position include:

• Design high performance RF products; responsible for projects from start to finish
  • Design for low loss, high linearity, EMI/EMC, reliability and thermal performance
  • Direct design to accomplish cost, size, weight, power and manufacturability objectives
  • Direct workflow of PCB designers to assure superior RF performance of layouts
• Champion new product thrusts and technologies
• Support sales and marketing closely in new product definition and development
• Develop performance validation methodology and production test/alignment processes
• Must have extensive knowledge of filter design methods

Knowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include:

• Experience in Analog and Mixed-Signal ASIC design

• Experience in lumped and distributed RF/microwave design, supporting circuitry, evaluation of performance tradeoffs, and analysis at frequencies up to 26 GHz
• Knowledge of microelectronic fabrication
• 3D EM simulation experience
• Experience designing highly integrated RF modules (PIN switches, filters, etc.) is a plus
• Experience working with third-party foundry service providers is a plus
• Experience in design to cost and manufacturability objectives

Requirements Include:

• Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
• BSEE from an ABET accredited college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience required OR accredited MSEE and 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent
• Experience with RF modeling and simulation software highly desired
• Antenna and switching experience are highly desired
• Experience with military environments and specifications highly desired
• Experience developing new technology and processes highly desired
• Proactive, responsive approach to projects and customer timelines

Benefits Include:

• Annual incentive plan (bonus)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Up to 10 paid holidays/year (based on schedule worked)
• 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance - 100% company paid
• Other ancillary insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
• Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year

Work Arrangement : Onsite  

Salary Range :    -   

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@mpgdover.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

Job Function : Engineering