RF & Microwave Design Engineering Manager

Welcome to DAS Technology Group; we are specialized recruiters for the RF / Microwave & Defense / Space Industry.

We are working on behalf of our client who d esigns, develops, and manufactures sophisticated microwave / RF components and integrated assemblies  for a wide variety of exciting commercial and military applications.

Our client invests heavily in research and development to maintain the ability to offer the world’s most advanced MW / RF capabilities for current and emerging challenges.

They are looking to hire a RF & Microwave Design Engineering Manager for their Bay Area location with the following experience :

• The RF & Microwave Design Engineer 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 :

Ability to communicate clearly with excellent speaking, writing, and presentation skills.  Qualifications :