Microwave Engineer III

Microwave Engineer (Contract - REMOTE) (Job location: Nashua, New Hampshire area, close to Massachusetts state line - Job can be worked REMOTELY) Position Overview: Candidates need experience with Radiation Testing or RAD-HARD (Radiation Hardening) or RAD Tolerant designs. Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of microwave systems and components used in radar, communication, and electronic warfare systems for defense and aerospace applications. Key Responsibilities: Microwave System Design: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop innovative microwave system architectures for defense and aerospace applications. This includes defining system requirements, conducting feasibility studies, and designing system-level specifications. Component Development: Design, analyze, and optimize microwave components such as amplifiers, filters, mixers, oscillators, and antennas. Utilize simulation tools and testing techniques to ensure component performance meets or exceeds specified requirements. Microwave Circuit Design: Develop microwave circuits using various technologies, including microstrip, stripline, waveguide, and integrated circuits. Design, simulate, and validate circuits using electromagnetic simulation tools, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to industry standards. Testing and Characterization: Plan and execute laboratory tests to verify the performance of microwave systems and components. Use specialized equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power meters to measure and analyze microwave signals, including power, frequency response, noise figure, and linearity. Prototyping and Integration: Build and test prototype microwave systems and subsystems, integrating components into larger systems and conducting performance evaluations. Collaborate with mechanical engineers to ensure proper packaging and thermal management of microwave modules. Performance Analysis and Optimization: Analyze system and component performance data, identify potential issues, and propose design modifications or improvements. Optimize microwave systems for enhanced performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Documentation and Reporting: Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and reports. Maintain accurate records of design changes, test results, and project milestones. Communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams and stakeholders. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Microwave Engineering, or a related field. Experience with Radiation Testing or RAD-HARD or RAD Tolerant designs. Strong understanding of microwave theory, electromagnetic wave propagation, and transmission line theory. Proficiency in microwave circuit design and simulation tools such as Keysight Advanced Design System (ADS), Ansys HFSS, or CST Microwave Studio. Experience with microwave measurement equipment and techniques, including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power meters. Familiarity with microwave component technologies such as GaN, GaAs, MMICs, and LTCC. Knowledge of defense and aerospace industry standards and regulations. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Strong communication and documentation skills. Prior experience in defense or aerospace industries is highly desirable.