Analog/RF Engineering Scientist

Job Details

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Purpose

Design and analysis of RF and analog circuits, antennas, and software for use in ground-breaking wireless systems. Modeling, simulation, research, and design of RF systems and subsystems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL)

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a development team for the design, integration, and testing of electromagnetic components for digital communication systems.

• Assessment, development, and design of RF circuits and antennas.

• Design and implementation of RF and networking software.

• Testing in both laboratory and field environments of RF elements and software in either partial subsystems or full system.

• Development and testing of low and high power RF and analog circuits and subsystems for communications systems.

• Documentation of all components and subsystems developed.

• Assistance in preparing and giving presentations of results, designs, or other related aspects of system design to both internal and external project directors as requested by supervisor.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering or other related discipline with an emphasis on electromagnetics, or microwaves, or antenna theory.

• Three years of related experience.

• Proficiency with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, etc.), and laboratory measurement.

• Demonstrated knowledge of antenna theory.

• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and test RF circuits including matching networks, duplexers, filters, amplifiers, and mixers.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the RF spectrum and associated environmental effects.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on electromagnetics, or microwaves, or antenna theory.

• More than three years of related experience.

• Experience working with hardware design language and FPGA design

• Practical experience with antenna design across a range of topologies.

• Signal processing experience including sampling theory, equalizers, modulators/demodulators, and forward error correction.

• Experience with software defined radio.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
· 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
· Retirement contributions
· Paid vacation and sick time
· Paid holidays

Salary Range

$104,000-$174,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Some weekend, evening and holiday work

• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

• Unofficial college transcripts

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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