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Job Title: RF Filter Design Engineer

Department: Design Engineer

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Job Class: Exempt (Salary)

Pay Rate: Dependent upon experience

Location: Orlando, FL (On-site)

This position is responsible for the design and development of RF and Microwave filter products. Leads project teams in a fast-paced team environment to deliver new products to customers on time, meeting or exceeding all requirements and resulting in profitable products when transitioned to production.

• Apply technical principles of engineering and electronics and utilize RF synthesis and simulation software packages to design, simulate and prototype new products with emphasis in RF filters.
• Perform detailed analysis of compliance for electrical, mechanical, environmental and regulatory requirements (compliance matrix) for all new products being quoted.
• Estimate total costs, including material, labor, test and development costs as well as lead time for new products to be quoted.
• Lead design and development projects to completion following the company’s documented design and development process.
• Optimize new products for performance, lead time and cost.
• Provide guidance to assemblers and engineering technicians during the prototype build and optimization phase.
• Interface with Manufacturing Engineering to develop any new processes required to support new products.
• Interface with purchasing department to ensure required materials for prototypes are procured and delivered on time.
• Provide timely updates on progress of projects.
• Lead and/or participate in required project meetings: Project kick-offs, peer design reviews, pre-ship reviews, etc.
• Provide necessary design engineering support during transition of new products to production.
• Support mature products already in production that need design engineering support for obsolete components, quality or reliability issues or further optimization.
• Educate, train, mentor and coach other design engineers and technicians that have less experience or knowledge in the field.
• Stay up to date on technology and industry trends and propose new products to management that can give company a competitive advantage.

Supervises: None

• Familiarity in Microsoft Office Applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point is required.
• Working knowledge of RF/Microwave filter synthesis and simulation software, with experience in lumped-element and/or distributed-element designs.
• Understanding of technologies and processes used in the design and fabrication of filters and related RF products.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced engineering and production environment.
• Hands-on bench skills.
• Knowledge of various lumped-element filter topologies and design methodologies.
• Experience with cavity and dielectric resonator filters used in telecommunications, military, or avionics applications.
• Experience designing high-power filters (300 watts or greater) and/or filter miniaturization.
• Strong CAD skills with electromagnetic analysis tools.
• Understanding of radio architecture, avionics and military communication systems, and radar systems.
• Must be able to work with ITAR data without a license.

• Bachelor’s or Master Degre in Electrical Engineer (BSEE or MSEE preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in RF/Microwave industry, including a minimum of 5 years in filter design.
• Experience with integrated microwave filter assemblies is preferred.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials up to 50lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as required.
• Manual dexterity to operate hand tools, machine controls, and measuring instruments.
• Work is performed in a combination of office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals, fumes, and related by-products.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice, based on business needs.

Mtron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Employment is contingent upon the success of background check and drug screening.