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.