MMIC Design Engineer (II / III)

Job Description

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Overview

Seeking engineers for an exciting opportunity with the MMIC Design Center organization under CAES Defense Systems, located in either our Richardson, TX or Forsyth, MO locations! The MMIC Design Center is comprised of a team of 20+ MMIC and Packaging Designers creating advanced RF solutions for internal and external customers. The Center has PMO, test and test support engineering to convert designs into delivered products as well as systems expertise to support customer architectures and trade studies also enabling CAES capabilities at board and sub-array levels. Consider joining us! Apply today.

Come work in a small team environment to co-develop innovative, leading-edge GaN / GaAs technology MMICs for Defense Electronics systems; ground and airborne-based radars, electronic warfare and space applications ranging from L-band to above Ka-band; assist in architecture development and feasibility studies; assist in advanced package concepts through development; perform modeling, simulations, and analyses necessary and hold successful design reviews with customers; assist in mask release to the foundry; assist in manufacturing & test readiness; work in lab alongside technicians to assist in validation & device characterization testing; prepare technical reports; collaborate with various organizations and cross-functional teams within CAES; work with internal and external vendors as required; support or lead in IR&D efforts; apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES :

• Perform line-up analysis, floor planning, FET device selection, and circuit topology studies necessary to meet customer requirements.
• Perform circuit simulation, analyses, and layout as part of the design flow methodology.
• Perform circuit modeling and simulations using foundry PDK models (linear, non-linear, and EM).
• Perform 3D modeling and simulations for packaging MMIC’s; work with drafters and PCB designers to develop packages and / or multi-chip modules.
• Perform simulations using Cadence / AWR AXIEM 3D planar EM and Analyst 3D FEM tools.
• Perform analyses required to achieve reliability & manufacturing compliance.
• Prepare for design reviews and preparing for manufacturing and test readiness.
• Perform RF / Microwave measurements in the lab using PNA-X and related equipment.
• Support Engineering team in customer support activities and preparing technical reports.
• Collaborate in team meetings and activities.
• May Be Lead Engineer to assist in planning, reporting, and meeting performance, cost, and schedule objectives on programs.
• May Assist in IR&D roadmaps and lead IR&D projects on advanced technology issues.
• May Identify and contribute in continuous improvement initiatives.
• May Assist in technical write-ups for proposals and white papers.
• May Mentor Engineers.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Preferred :

Salary Range : $85,000 - $160,000 annually (Richardson, TX).

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base bay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include :

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email