Senior Mechanical Engineer, TF Structures
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Assembly
Electrical Engineer, RF Subsystems, PCB Specialist
HRL Laboratories, LLC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Lost Hills • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $145,745 - $186,688 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
Tech Stack
Assembly
About the role
- Contribute technical expertise and work within a fast-paced team of scientists and engineers on the development of next generation RF/mmWave Subsystems
- Take responsibility for the design, implementation, and testing of high-performance RF subsystems
- Perform preliminary and critical designs using COTS or custom active and passive components with minimal oversight
- Oversee fabrication and testing processes, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards
- Conduct schematic capture, PCB layout, fabrication documentation, and module assembly
- Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering to develop thermal solutions and address mechanical design considerations
- Mentorship of junior engineers, and responsibility for setting and encouraging development best practices
Requirements
- Extensive experience with Schematic Capture and PCB Layout
- Minimum 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, and testing electronic circuits
- Proficiency in simulating the behavior of electronics using software such as HFSS, ADS, or similar
- Expertise in RF & mmW PCB development, layout, and testing
- Experience with Altium Designer
- Proven track record in the design and qualification of hardware for military applications
- In-depth knowledge of electronic sub-assemblies from component to subsystem level, including operation, controls, and safety
- Strong familiarity with the characteristics and trade-offs of today’s active and passive components, and the availability of COTS components
- Advanced understanding of RF components and devices
- Expertise in conventional and advanced microelectronic packaging/integration and thermal management
- Proficiency with digital, mixed-signal, power, and signal integrity tools
- Comprehensive knowledge of PCB manufacturing standards (IPC 6012, IPC-A-610, Drill tolerancing, etc.)
- Proficiency in use of computers, engineering workstations, complex electronic equipment, oral and written communication, interaction with vendors/colleagues
- Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred
- Ability and willingness to travel 20% of time
- U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Benefits
- bonus
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ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
Schematic CapturePCB LayoutRF PCB developmentElectronic circuit designSimulation software (HFSS, ADS)Microelectronic packagingThermal managementSignal integrity toolsCOTS componentsElectronic sub-assemblies
Soft skills
MentorshipCollaborationCommunicationProject managementProblem-solvingAdaptabilityTeamworkLeadershipAttention to detailTime management
Certifications
Bachelor’s DegreeAdvanced degree (preferred)U.S. CitizenshipSecurity clearance (ability to obtain)
