Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG)is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of four business units in five manufacturing locations.Our brand names are recognized globally including:BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic and Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products - engineered components and subsystems - for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Works with a team in the engineering organization to design filters that will be prototyped and then produced in a manufacturing environment
Works independently on difficult specifications and designs
Uses design simulation software such as PCFilt, FilSyn, Touchtone or Eagleware, etc to create filter designs based on standard and non-standard topologies and techniques to meet customer requirements
Interacts with customers (and sales) to understand (and develop) customer specifications
Interfaces with production to continually improve design and design methodologies.
Creates and manages the creation of engineering prototypes.
Responds to potential orders (Request for Quotes (RFQ)) for feasibility of electrical and mechanical specifications.
Uses Electronic Test Equipment (Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, and Volt Meter) to tune and test filters and test passive and active circuits. QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
A Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline plus 10 years of technical experience.
Must Possess the Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities of a Grade 7 Engineer.
Has knowledge and experience in the design and utilization of various analog circuit designs (and digital circuit design where required).
Demonstrated RF/MW filter design knowledge and competence working in several filter topologies. This knowledge should include RF/analog, active, and digital circuits where required.
Mastery of filter synthesis, simulation, and analysis software to design or modify filter designs based on proven filter methods and techniques, including the capability of training and mentoring others.
Mastery of filter design that enables solutions beyond current company knowledge and methods.
Ability to think of independent solutions that are not presently standard or proven.
Regularly participates in in-depth design discussions that result in establishing filter definition as well as increasing filter understanding.
Ability to determine the best filter topology to meet for a customer's requirement.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously.
Ability to comprehend and apply calculus.
Possesses statistical mathematics skills
Extensive knowledge of test equipment including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power equipment, environmental chambers, and network analyzers,
Possesses an advanced level of computer skills.
Communication Skills: Has a proven track record of successfully interfacing on a regular basis with Customers as well as other departments in the organization.
Team Work Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead team activities in such a manner as to achieve common goals, objectives and group commitments
Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to take action in solving strategic business and technical problems in-line with the overall company goals and objectives.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
