Principal RF Engineer

Overview

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.

The Principal RF Engineer is an Individual Contributor, with expertise in electrical engineering subjects such as RF, digital and analog design, with extensive experience in engineering and applied research, development, and design of new state-of-the-art ultrahigh power RF communication systems. The opportunity is targeted toward engineers who enjoy working in their areas of expertise in a systems environment as it includes synthesizing multiple electrical elements of product performance, mechanical and software aspects, along with PCB and system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Proven ability to design and implement experiments to assist with product research and development, targeting the next generation of products
• Proven proficiency in analyzing data, interpreting results, and developing conclusions
• Prepare research reports, presentations, and publications to communicate findings
• Perform literature searches to stay informed of current developments in the field
• Advanced knowledge of Intellectual Property identification and protection
• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior engineers
• Develop innovative approaches to solve complex problems
• Drive collaboration with other departments, such as Engineering and Marketing, to ensure successful product architecture definition and subsequent development
• Collaborate with Marketing on the assessment of the feasibility of new business opportunities
• Identify customer’s technical expectations and communicate to the project team
• Demonstrated experience performing detailed technical analysis and design at the subsystem or system level using tools such as Matlab/Simulink, RF Pathwave, Feko HFSS, Spice, Inventor, etc…
• Participate in professional organizations, conferences, and other activities to stay informed of new developments in the field
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar
• 12 or more years of in-depth VLF/LF through X-Band transmitter and receiver design experience
• Extensive knowledge of RF fundamentals, mixed signal design, and various levels of firmware and software programming
• In-depth knowledge of scientific principles and concepts
• Ability to develop and design new experiments, with subsequent data analysis and data interpretation
• Excellent Problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think critically and creatively
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Extensive knowledge of laboratory techniques and instrumentation as well as associated computer applications and software
• Ability to stay current with scientific advancements and literature
• Some travel will be required
• Selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. Government throughout the course of their employment

• This job requires the applicant to be a "U.S. Person” (or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government) to access export controlled information. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.

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Pay may range from $175,000 to $195,000 annually

The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.

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