Aerospace technician Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA

Acara Solutions has been providing aerospace / defense and advanced manufacturing firms with our staffing services nationally for over 65 years. Our San Jose region aerospace client is looking for a RF & Microwave Design Engineering Manager to join their organization as a direct salaried employee. The salary range for this position is $178,000 - $236,000. High frequency and high power experience is a must. The RF & Microwave Design Engineering Manager will : - Lead an RF & Microwave Design Engineering team in the design and development of complex solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs) and multi-function modules (MFMs) for defense and space applications with functionality to include wideband frequency converters, synthesizers, high-isolation switches, noise sources, phase shifters, power detectors, Solid State Power Amplifiers, and variable gain amplifiers.- Manage personnel development, new business proposals, and the successful design, development, and production release / transition of new products- Manage employee development & operational improvements of the SSPA and Space Component design group in support of company goals & objectives. Participate in recruiting & team development.- Technical responsibilities include leading the design of RF architectures and systems using chain analysis and frequency planning tools (primarily using VSS).- Design of RF components using ADS, MWO, HFSS, Sonnet, Spice or Cadence.- Evaluation and selection of devices appropriate to the applications and meeting the customer requirements-this includes design or usage of LNA, PA, filters, mixers, frequency multipliers, isolators, couplers, and phase locked oscillator and synthesizers.- Perform trade studies for noise figure, power compression, spurious, and bandwidth.- Perform hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test.- Prepare test methods and specifications, analyze and test hardware to verify performance.- Lead PDR, CDR, PRR design reviews and give presentations to management and customers. Lead project design teams.- Provide guidance on technology trends and help drive our industry competitiveness, especially as it pertains to SWaP improvements. Required Skills : - Extensive experience with devices, circuitry, and systems operating at RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave frequencies.- Ability to design circuitry for high frequency receivers, transmitters, and signal generation. Experience with design tools such as MWO, ADS, HFSS, Sonnet, Spice, or Cadence.- Knowledge of signal routing and packaging technologies for devices and subassemblies.- Ability to conceptualize initial component and system designs with schematics and block diagrams; lead project team execution of assembly, test, debug, and optimization; and organizing results for design reviews and customer presentations.- Ability to communicate clearly with excellent speaking, writing, and presentation skills. Required Skills / Qualifications : BSEE required, MSEE preferred- Min 15 years' work experience in the Microwave & RF industry at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies

• High power experience a must - ideally with SSPA (solid-state power amplifiers).- The above experience also has the following : - Experience with Space Products a plus.- Min 3 years of experience managing & developing technical employees. - Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to find creative and innovative solutions.- Min 2 years of lab skills using test equipment, and ability to tune and align circuitry.- Min 2 years with Matlab, Mathcad, or programming languages to perform complex analyses.- Min 2 years and proficient with electrical design software such as AWR's Microwave Office or ADS.- Min 1 year of experience and / or familiarity with HFSS, CST, and / or Sonnet for EM simulation would be a plus. - Will participate in the preparation of technical proposals to support new business opportunities. Will frequently be asked to present to customers and executive management. ITAR facility - Ability to obtain a government secret clearance in future is required Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.