Radio Frequency Design Engineer

  • Full-time
  • Grade: 08
  • Employee Group: Permanent
  • Global Region: Latin America

Company Description

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

  • Designs, plans, and oversees testing of new and existing RF passive components and cable assemblies.

  • Use Electrical, RF and thermal test equipment in support of design validation. 

  • Translate customer specifications into design, manufacturing, quality, and testing requirements.

  • Utilize Thermal, EM and FEA simulation software in support of new product development.

  • Prepare technical proposals, and presentations as required to support customers, sales representatives and lead design reviews

  • Interface with suppliers to evaluate component specification and new materials

  • Participate in the development of product and technology roadmaps, in support of cross-functional stakeholders.

  • Support cross functional design reviews including requirements definition, manufacturability assessments, and application of GD&T.

  • Coordinate with on-site manufacturing and quality engineers to facilitate initial build and prototyping of products developed by regional project teams

  • Propose enhancements to new and existing product designs to optimize manufacturability.

  • Ability to perform root cause analyses utilizing established problem solving tools and methodologies

  • Proactively identify project risks and mitigation plans to accelerate the development cycle and ensure delivery commitments are met.

  • Provide technical support to organizational stakeholders including Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing and Sales.

  • Participate in and contribute to team training, development, mentoring, on-boarding and audits

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Master's degree with focus on Radio Frequency/microwave concepts a plus.
  • 5 years of related experience.
  • Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Must have a mature understanding of Radio Frequency& Microwave Theories.
  • Proficiency in key Radio Frequency test equipment such as network analyzers.
  • Proficiency in 3D electromagnetic (EM) simulation and linear circuit analysis. HFSS, AWR preferred.
  • Proficiency with CAD including 3D solid modeling. AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred.
  • Familiarity with military and industry standards and other relevant specifications.
  • Familiarity with mechanical and finite element analysis.
  • Ability to analyze complex problems using data-driven approach and define solutions.
  • Able to clearly communicate and discuss technical concepts in English and Spanish is a plus.
  • Knowledge of thin and/or thick film process technology a plus.
  • Knowledge of radio frequency, digital, fiber optics, and power interconnects a plus.
  • 100% Onsite role

Additional Information

Why Smiths Interconnect?

  • Global Impact: As part of Smiths Group, a global engineering leader, you’ll be working on ground-breaking technologies that make a difference in industries that are shaping the future.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.
  • Innovative Culture: Join a collaborative and innovative team, where your ideas and contributions are valued and rewarded.
  • Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and performance-related incentives.
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