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.