RF Systems Design Engineer

The RF Systems Design Engineer will focus on electronic design, embedded digital and analog design with an emphasis on RF troubleshooting. This role involves electro-mechanical systems and includes support for test and product troubleshooting in an ISO 9002 environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot RF circuits and systems.
• Align RF circuits.
• Design RF systems.
• Develop digital, embedded, and analog circuit designs.
• Design embedded software.
• Design and develop test fixtures.
• Develop LabVIEW designs.
• Coordinate and execute large projects or multiple smaller projects with complex features.
• Develop conceptual/preliminary designs for new projects and products.
• Participate in initial technical discussions with current and prospective customers and subsequent design review meetings.
• Lead design reviews.
• Administer electrical and mechanical design input to the engineering department.
• Develop bid proposals.
• Guide the CAD/CAE effort within the engineering department.
• Develop test requirements and/or test procedures in collaboration with engineering and technicians.
• Define parts and components used in designs and systems.
• Collaborate with purchasing, production, quality, and outside suppliers to set and meet schedules accommodating customer requirements.
• Lead multi-disciplinary failure analysis.
• Provide support to manufacturing functions to ensure correct procedures and instructions are utilized in building products.
• Provide training and guidance to junior engineers.
• Adhere to general requirements of team members.

• Masters degree in a related technical field with 3 years of relevant work experience or Bachelor's degree in a related technical field with 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience with RF electronic circuit design.
• Intermediate experience using RF generators, analyzers, and other RF equipment.
• Intermediate ability to troubleshoot PC hardware.
• Intermediate ability to specify engineering design tools.
• Intermediate ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Intermediate ability in schematic capture and electrical design.
• Intermediate ability to design embedded systems.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Intermediate ability in electronic circuit design.
• Intermediate ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Intermediate ability in electronic and electromechanical systems.
• Intermediate ability to troubleshoot down to the component level for both analog, digital, and embedded circuit/systems skills.
• Intermediate technical writing and documentation skills.

• Knowledge of analog circuit design.
• Knowledge of prototyping methods.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of software with the ability to read and write code.
• Knowledge of 3-D design tools, Solid Works.
• Advanced knowledge of analog and digital electronic circuits and theory.
• Ability to effectively communicate in all forms with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to produce quality results.
• Ability to plan, resolve problems effectively, and establish priorities.
• Ability to provide solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to multitask and adapt within a rapidly changing environment.

This role involves a split between office and manufacturing environments.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Health Insurance: Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement Plans: 401(k) options are available.
Paid Time Off: Vacation days, sick leave, and holidays.
Employee Discounts: Access to vacation rentals and discounts with various vendors

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Pleasant,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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