RF Design

Temecula, CA (onsite)

Salary - $180K max

Job Purpose

The Senior Engineer, RF Design role is responsible for supporting the development of next generation Si-Photonic Data Communications solutions in our Sub System engineering team. The Senior Engineer, RF Design will engage in simulation, data analysis, and product development of Module and/or Co-Packaged HPIC based products.

Essential Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential responsibilities.

Competencies

• Ability to work in an integrated and diverse team environment.
• Ability to work with a large body of data and the necessary statistical analysis tools, and the ability to present the data and ideas to a diverse audience.
• Good communication Skills. Ability to present complex problems to internal peers as well as potential customers
• RF design circuitry skills
• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with HFSS and ADS Software Design Tools
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in a temperature-controlled, open cubicle setting. Frequent interruptions and conversational noise can be expected.

Physical Demands

• Constantly in a stationary position, often sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods (8 hours)
• Constantly viewing a computer monitor for prolonged periods (8 hours)

Required Education and Experience

• 10+ years experience
• MS or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, Photonics or a related discipline with emphasis in optical communications and high speed optical components.
• TIA and Modulator Driver Understanding a must.
• Experience with RF design, simulation, and use of optical and electrical modeling tools such as HFSS, ADS to design electro-optical devices, Ceramic and Organic Substrates.
• Experience with RF design, simulation of 50Ghz+ Transmission Lines on Ceramic or Organic Substrates with wire bond and/or Flip Chip Bumping.
• Experience Converting Paper Designs into Layout and components either with Customer Owned Tooling, or 3rd Party Contractors.
• Experience with RF device testing, electrical/optical s-parameter measurements, familiarity with optical components testing methodology including equipment setup, algorithms and sensitivity analysis.
• Strong background with semiconductor optical devices such as laser, detectors, modulators and other integrated waveguide devices along with a working level understanding of associated electronic circuitry.
• Experience meeting development schedules, preparing design reviews, and communicating complex solutions to a multi-disciplinary team.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Desired are candidates with significant industrial experience in the optical components industry.
• JMP or Mini-Tab Experience preferred