Senior RF Design Engineer

About Us

Menlo Micro has reinvented one of the most fundamental building blocks of electronic systems the electronic switch. Menlo Micros technology creates a new switch category that eliminates compromises and tradeoffs by combining the benefits of electromechanical and solid-state switches into the best of both worldswithits IdealSwitch.

Are you interested in playing a critical, impactful role andworkwithtop electronic systems talentatan exciting startup backed by industry leaders? Do you wanttohelp create truly disruptive and unique products thatwillchange markets? If you answered yestoboth, this may be your opportunitytohave a significant impact in a cutting-edge startupwithindustry-leading technology thatwilldrive electronic systems innovation across a diverse range of industries.

Role Summary and Purpose

Youwilldrive the design of RF Systems in Packages (SiPs). Aspartof the New Product Introduction (NPI) Design Team, youwillplay a crucial role in developing cutting-edge, state-of-the-art RF products capable of both a broad frequency range (DCto60GHz, and beyond) and wide power handling abilities. Youwillworktogetherwitha team of design, packaging, test, product, application and integration engineers in power and RF products that use our innovative MEMS switch technology.In this role as a senior RF design engineer, youwillensure technical attainment of all design and qualification requirements, including characterization and reliability testing, and youwillparticipate in the timely release-to-production of Menlo Micro products.

Youwillreporttothe Director of RF Design and Product Development, as a core member of the New Product Introduction (NPI) team andworkacross the entire company organization. Youwilldirectlyimpact critical roadmaps and create new product developments.Projectswillencompass design, characterization, packaging, RF, electrical, mechanical, and test considerations, alongwithdata analysis, reliability testing, and root cause problem solving neededtovalidate the designs you create and launch them into production.

Essential Responsibilities

This is a hands-onrole, and key responsibilities include:

• Development of RF switch solutions and related circuits for a wide variety ofhigh-performance applications
• Conducting lab testing and characterization ofhighlyintegrated RF system in package solutions
• Taking a hands-onapproachtodesign responsibility, including driving the spec development, device architecture, test requirements, trade-off assessments, and layouttoreach the product specification goals
• Presenting detailed design reviews covering all aspects of the architecture, schematic, packaging, electromagnetic (EM) simulations, and thermal considerations
• Workingcloselywithour test development teamtoensure comprehensive verification, characterization, qualification, and production test capabilities
• Driving verification and qualification testingtodemonstrate compliancetospec
• Communicating effectivelywithcolleaguesatall levels, leveraging your problem solving, data analysis, and critical thinking skills
• Providing input and feedback into the next generation product roadmaps, specifications, and development.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelors or higher-leveldegreein electrical engineering
• Deep understanding of EM theory, RF design, and layout
• Comprehensive product development experience from design throughtomanufacturing and deployment
• Proficiency utilizing critical simulation & design tools including SPICE, ADS/AWR/EMpro/RFPro/Momentum, HFSS, CST, COMSOL, Altium or similar tools
• Knowledge of RF device test and test automation, including passive components like couplers, baluns and matching networks
• Demonstrated sound DOE practices and abilitytoinvestigate, determine root cause, and implement appropriate corrective actions using statistical data analysis methods
• The abilitytoworkin a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingnesstotravelupto15% of thetime
• Must be US person per ITAR regulations
• Desiredworklocationis Irvine, CA, Albany or Ithaca, NY

DesiredCharacteristics

• Industrial experience in MEMS or Semiconductor design and manufacturing
• Critical problem-solving skills and an innovative spirit
• Positive attitude and a desiretolearnand grow your skill set
• Abilitytoexecute and take ownership ofprojecttaskswithminimalsupervision.

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