This position is focused on the RF design, analysis, and manufacture of antennas, antenna feeds, stationary and mobile antenna systems, and related RF components ranging from L-band to W-band.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create RF structures and antenna designs as part of an integrated product team as an RF Engineer
- Create effective and efficient designs during all phases of product development, including conceptual design, detailed design, integration, and test.
- Work will involve applying existing ThinKom proprietary core technologies and design techniques, expanding and improving upon ThinKom core technology, and the development of new antenna technologies
- Prepare and present design and analysis summary material during internal and external design reviews
- May support multiple programs/products simultaneously
- Support business development activities by providing assistance during proposal efforts, as needed
- Document RF designs using ThinKom record retention procedures
- Additional responsibilities may include system integration and product support
- Follows Company design procedures and corporate policies
- Other tasks, as assigned from time to time
Skills and/or Experience Needed:
- BS (MS preferred) in RF Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics
- Solid understanding of the fundamentals of electromagnetics, antennas, and transmission line theory
- 5+ years of experience in the field of antenna design and analysis is required Previous experience with phased array design, is highly desirable
- Ability to apply knowledge of electromagnetics to create designs that meet requirements and are amenable to cost-effective manufacturing techniques. This will require developing a basic understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing techniques.
- Expected to become practiced in the art of novel antenna technology
- Previous phased array antenna design experience is highly desirable
- Extensive experience using EM software such as ANSYS HFSS™, to design antennas and related components, is highly desirable
- Technically proficient in MS Office products
Language Skills:
- Requires strong presentation and communication skills to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of management, peers, and/or customers
- Interpersonal skills to constructively interact and work effectively with other ThinKom engineering disciplines as well as with suppliers and customers
Other Abilities:
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written form
- Must have substantial reasoning and problem solving abilities
- Creative with strong analytical skills and solid work ethic
Additional Requirements:
- Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance
Physical Demands:
- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
- This position uses a computer terminal to access, input, and retrieve data
- This position may be subject to interruptions that may cause a change in immediate priorities and/or work focus
- While performing duties to this position, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, and/or bend
- May occasionally lift and/or move files or boxes up to 40 pounds
- May be subjected to occasional irregular or extended work hours
- May be required to sit for extended lengths of time
- Must be able to work in an environment that may be subjected to occasional loud noises, hazardous materials and chemicals
Salary Range - $100,000- $150,000
ThinKom Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
ThinKom Solutions is a Drug and Alcohol free working environment with a zero-tolerance policy.