RF Engineer I

Job Title: RF Engineer I

Position Last Updated: 2/9/21

Department: Engineering

Summary of Job:

The RF Engineer will be responsible for the design and development RF circuits for semiconductor equipment. The candidate will be working with a team of Electrical, Mechanical, and Embedded Engineers in an office/lab environment. Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. This is not a sponsored position and Reno Sub-Systems, Inc. will not sponsor candidates for work Visas.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Sr. Director of Engineering

Essential Functions:

• Design RF matching networks, amplifiers, splitters, combiners, couplers, and oscillators, from 400kHz to 2.45GHz
• Design magnetics for RF circuits
• Design Micro-strip circuits
• Perform requirements capture, analysis, design, simulation, debugging integration and verification.
• Analog circuit design
• Work closely with electrical and mechanical designers to develop and execute a project plan and requirements.
• Candidate must live within a 1hr commute of the office from which they will be working. Candidates outside this distance must be willing to relocate prior to commencing employment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Subordinates: None

Job Requirements:

Technical Skills / Knowledge:

• RF circuit design/simulation experience
• Solid academic background in RF fundamentals
• Experience with low and high-power RF design
• Electrical circuit simulation using ORCAD PSPICE or similar RF simulation software
• Ability to troubleshoot Analog, Digital, and Mixed Signals at the Hardware Level
• Minimum 1-year experience performing the essential job functions above
• Close attention to detail is a must
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is a must

Preferred but not required experience

• Semiconductor manufacturing equipment/industry experience
• RF Generator design
• Semiconductor match design

Independence/ Accountability:

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work with minimal supervision and achieve results.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

Problem Solving:

• Must possess excellent problem solving abilities.

Leadership Activities:

• Strong leadership skills and ability to work effectively in teams providing direction to both peers and management

Communication Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Team communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with many different types of people in different organizations throughout the company

Customary Education and Experience:

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred

Physical Demands:

• Walking, standing and sitting
• Long periods of computer usage
• Handling - seizing, holding, grasping and fingering of objects
• Vision - close vision, color differentiation

Working Conditions:

• Office Setting
• Moderate noise level
• Minimal travel required
• Flexible hours. May be required to work on off hours and weekends.
• Occasional travel required.