ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Electrical Engineer: PCB Systems at HRL Laboratories, LLC will contribute technical expertise and work within a fast-paced team of scientists and engineers on the development of next generation RF/mmWave Subsystems. Candidate will be expected to work within diverse teams taking responsibility for the design, implementation and test of high-performance electrical subsystems.

Job functions will include:

•Perform preliminary and critical designs based on COTS or custom active and passive parts and components with oversight from a Senior Engineer.

•Perform or oversee fabrication and testing with oversight from a Senior Engineer.

•Schematic Capture, PCB layout, fabrication documentation and module assembly.

•Work with Mechanical Engineering to develop thermal solutions and any mechanical design considerations.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience with Schematic Capture is required.

Experience with PCB Layout is required.

3+ years of experience designing, implementing, and testing electronics circuits is required.

Experience simulating the behavior of electronics in Spice, ADS, or similar software is required.

Experience with RF & mmW PCB development, layout, and testing is a plus.

Experience with Altium Designer is preferred.

Experience with design and qualification of hardware for military applications.

KNOWLEDGE DESIRED:

• Working knowledge of electronic sub-assemblies from the component to subsystem level, including operation, controls, safety, etc.
• A working familiarity with characteristics and tradeoffs of today’s active and passive components and a working knowledge of the availability of COTS components.
• Understanding of RF components and devices.
• Knowledge of conventional and advanced microelectronic packaging/integration and thermal management.
• Familiarity with digital, mixed-signal, power and signal integrity tools are desired.
• Familiarity with PCB manufacturing as well as standards (IPC 6012, IPC-A-610, Drill tolerancing, etc.)

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proficiency in use of computers, engineering workstations, complex electronic equipment, oral and written communication, interaction with vendors/colleagues and willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Ability to work well in a team and independently. Ability and willingness to travel 20% of time. Must be sufficiently mobile to work within confined spaces and have both visual and hearing acuity.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (e.g. driver’s license, special tools or restrictions):

U.S. Citizen is required. Ability to obtain a security clearance desired.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $120,715 - $150,895 + bonus + benefits.

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