RF Design Engineer

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

At Spectrum Control, our employees have incredible opportunities to make the invisible visible and controllable using state-of-the-art capabilities for managing and conditioning signals.  We do this through the expert design and manufacturing of RF components, modules, and subsystems. Our legacy of innovation in design and manufacturing has put us inside some of the most important analog systems in the world, and we’re looking for people to help us take our next step.

We are in the process of building a team of talented design engineers that are helping to build advanced capabilities allowing us to produce products that change the game.  Our success comes through our ongoing strategic new product design initiatives and development of the most capable modules and subsystems for our key customers using state of the art technology.  We are looking for the best and brightest engineers to join our team and help us achieve our goal of becoming the premier domestic supplier of complex, digitally enabled RF and Microwave modules and subsystems. 

This role is for an RF Design Engineer working out of our Philadelphia (Bensalem), PA facility.  This is an important role that will serve as a key contributor to the success and growth of Spectrum Control.

SUMMARY: The successful candidate will contribute to the development of RF/Microwave Modules and Subsystems.  Primary responsibility is the design and production transfer of integrated multifunction assemblies (e.g., frequency converters, RF distribution modules, switched filter banks, hybrid devices, etc.) using chip and wire or multilayer PCB construction with operating frequencies up to 40 GHz. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design and support development of RF components and integrated assemblies (IMAs) covering frequency ranges from DC to 40 GHz and from RF power levels from small signal to average power of 100 W.
• Experience with RF components and systems comprised of amplifiers, mixers, filters, couplers, equalizers, bias tees, attenuators, phase shifters, etc.
• Model, design, simulate, assemble, test prototypes and perform data analysis (S-parameter, Nonlinear, power handling, etc.) to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Develop technical proposals, engineering project estimates, and/or white papers to support new business pursuits.
• Create or assist in documenting engineering drawings, Bills of Material, and accompanying drawing packages for new / existing product, procedures, or fixtures.
• Assist Sales, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Quality departments in resolving product issues, complaints, waiver requests, and in answering customer inquiries.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with 2 to 10 years of experience OR
• MS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with 3 to 15 years of experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.  Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance (Secret Level) Desired.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent working knowledge of RF and Microwave principles.
• Ability to perform calculations, measurements, analysis, and reporting as needed to create custom RF solutions.
• Working knowledge of electrical testing, test equipment, and S-Parameter characterization.
• Significant experience modeling and simulating with RF tools such as ADS or Microwave Office as well as EM tools like HFSS or CST.
• Proficiency in office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with CAD systems such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
• Able to travel, as necessary.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately, both orally and in writing, to communicate work goals, progress, and changes as required.
• Ability to apply good organizational and problem-solving skills and to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a group both directing and taking direction as necessary.
• Ability to demonstrate character, integrity, honesty, ethical behavior and industriousness.
• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching, mentoring, and training to other employees across the business within the candidate's areas of expertise.
• Support production as necessary to solve challenging problems and aid in product improvement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This is an on-site position in our Philadelphia, PA manufacturing facility.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
 

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact scirecruiting@am.spectrumcontrol.com.