RF Design Engineer

Location AZ, Chandler

Department Engineering

Employment Type Full Time

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunitya RF Design Engineer at our Chandler, AZ location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

From supplying microwave products for GPS satellites to integrated assemblies for the latest innovative defense platforms, come join an industry-leading aerospace & defense manufacturer based in beautiful, sunny Chandler, Arizona. You’ll join a first-class, dynamic organization steeped in rich culture and an established track record of delivering customers premier, quality products. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with prime OEMs and help us develop state-of-the art solutions – all in a family-first community with top-rated schools and an abundance of recreational activities. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The RF Design Engineer will use established procedures and work under limited supervision to performassigned tasks by working cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers and Customers. Provide engineering services for RF/Microwave/ Millimeter communications hardware systems for defense application including responsibility for technical proposals, prototype to production, performance, customer presentations, schedule, and cost requirements. Will have expert knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures of assigned product or program. May lead a team of engineers on assigned projects.

Essential Functions:

• Lead engineers for RF/Microwave/Millimeter communications hardware systems for defense application including technical proposals, prototype to production, performance, customer presentations, schedule, and cost requirements.

• End-to-end systems analysis, model and simulate circuit or system performance using analytical tools, Cascade analysis or up/down converters.

• Detailed analysis and design of RF (from VHF through millimeter-wave) and mixed-signal communications hardware components, including digital receiver subsystems and exciters (front ends, IF sections, phase-lock loops, AGC loops, synthesizers, A/D and D/A conversion).

• Filter modeling, analysis and design.

• System integration, test and development of RF/millimeter-wave communications hardware for space flight.

• Work with teams to ensure that designs meet the customers' electrical, environmental, and internal manufacturing requirements and standards. Support internal concurrent design criteria.

• Functional as technical interface for customers. Attend technical meetings and specification development with customer.

• Translate customer specification and generate design documentation required for prototype and/or production releases, as needed.

• Document new designs per established guidelines including, but not limited to, simulations, test circuit measurements, and tolerance analysis.

• Provide appropriate input to the development of test procedures, fixtures, and software.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering required, MS preferred.

• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in microwave/millimeter-wave design.

• Experience with high reliability hardware from conceptual design through production delivery.

• Knowledge of communication systems theory.

• Systems architecture, RF architecture, RF/Microwave circuit design.

• Detailed knowledge of RF and mixed-signal design technologies, including receivers, synthesizers, and transmitters.

• Experience with microwave modeling tools (i.e., Genesys, ADS, AWR, Ansoft HFSS, Ansofl Designer, Ansoft Maxell, Matlab and AutoCAD or equivalent software.)

• Electro-Magnetic circuit analysis experience desired (HFSS).

• Excellent documentation, organization, communication, and time management skills.

• Skilled at writing procedures, reports and acceptances test.

• Demonstrated leadership skills. Ability to work in a team, and mentor junior engineers.

• Eligibility Requirement: This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month

• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.

• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match

• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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