Senior/Principal RF Product Engineer (RF)

CAES - Lansdale, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Lansdale, PA

51-100 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior/Principal RF Product Engineer at CAES is responsible for supporting the production of integrated RF/microwave and antenna products, ensuring technical compliance and production efficiency. This role involves problem-solving production issues, assisting in product design evolution, and maintaining operational production lines. The engineer will work closely with the engineering team and factory personnel to bridge theoretical design with practical production, ultimately delivering high-performance products.

Responsibilities

• Problem solve production issues related to electrical, mechanical, materials, and manufacturing aspects in a high product mix production environment
• Assist in the reverse engineering, redesign, and design optimization of RF and antenna products including circuit analysis and simulation, component, material, and process selection, PCB layout and mechanical packaging
• Perform and coordinate engineering support to maintain an operational production line; monitor key performance metrics such as yield, rework, waste, and labor to optimize yield, cost, throughput, and quality
• Perform technical analysis and feasibility studies for product design updates, new product introduction, and production proposals, including generating production readiness assessments and cost/technical proposals
• Evaluate specifications and product design targets including customer requirements, testing procedures, and drawing packages
• Act as a Technical Product Line Manager, exhibiting ownership of full production life cycle from material procurement to shipment, including interfacing with executive leadership and end customers
• Work closely with the broader Engineering team and factory personnel to bridge the gap between the theoretical design world and the real-world to produce high performance products with reasonable production margin
• Team up with technicians and assemblers on test, tune, and debug of RF products to optimize performance
• Participate in safety training and actively comply with safety policies and practices; maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Participate in Lean/Six Sigma activities to enhance cross-functional problem solving
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Technical Field such as Engineering (BSEE, BSME, Industrial Engineering, Physics)
• Three (3) years of working in an RF-product design or RF production environment
• Experienced in working in a networked environment using a Windows and/or Windows-like interface including MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) at an advanced level
• Familiarity with Engineering CAE/CAD tools such as LabView, AutoCAD, Cadence MWO, and Keysight ADS
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

Nice-to-haves

• Five (5) to Eight (8+) years experience
• Masters Degree in a Technical Field
• Active Security Clearance
• Background in Defense Industry
• Communication skills: ability to receive messages by telephone, in person, electronically and in writing; ask questions and rephrase statements to clarify meaning; ability to read, write, interpret and comprehend complex written technical publications; communicate quality, integrity and respect in a way that inspires others and encourages innovation and possibilities
• Proficiency with EM simulation tools such as HFSS or equivalent
• Advanced mathematical skills, including statistical analysis; review and compare data to identify inconsistencies and determine priorities; ability to collect, analyze and summarize information to a general understanding; ability to think abstractly and separate complex ideas into simple elements

Benefits

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming