PA (Power Amplifier) Engineer

San Diego, California

Our client, a provider of wireless technology solutions, products, and services for commercial and military applications, has a full-time engineering position opening with the potential for growth.

Targeted for candidates with a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree with >5-10 years of experience in Power Amplifier design and linearization techniques .

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to PA testing and verification in support of hardware development for advanced RF and wireless communications systems
• Contribute integration of circuits and sub-assemblies into the top-level system

• Implement design verification test plans at both top and system level.
• Maintain knowledge of current technical advancements in the general field of RF/microwave electronics by keeping up with current developments and trends in area of expertise.
• Generate novel and unique solutions to technical challenges including, but not limited to circuit, device, communication system architecture, and advance transceiver design.

Required Skills:

• Measurement of GaN/GaAs Power Amplifiers in hybrid and MMIC form
• Experience in analog and digital linearization techniques.
• RF/Microwave lab skills with, but not limited to spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, power meter, arbitrary waveform generator, oscilloscope, multi-meter, synthesizer, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of RF/microwave networks and transceiver architectures.
• Ability to analyze and solve highly complex technical problems quickly and independently.
• Proven capability to give meaningful presentations and communicate effectively with design teams and professional customers while clearly convey information.
• Knowledge of / Emphasis / Experience in at least 2 of the following:
• Electronic design in one of the following specialties: RF/Analog circuit design or power conversion circuit design.
• Electrical concepts pertaining wireless communication transmitter and receiver line-ups.
• Mechanical concepts pertaining to RF power circuits.
• Wireless communication systems.
• Control and communication theory.
• Experience with at least 3 of the following CAD/Simulation/Software tools:
• MATLAB and SimuLink
• Keysight ADS or AWR Microwave Office
• Keysight SystemVue or AWR VSS
• National Instruments LabView
• Cadence Analog Environment or RFSpectre
• PSPICE or LTSPiCE
• Work well in collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

NOTE: Due to the nature of our military work, U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for this position.