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We are Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (CAES), a
technologically advanced electronics company employing more than
3,600 talented makers, thinkers, innovators, and doers nationwide.
We build things that solve challenging problems from deep space to
the depths of the ocean. We serve customers in spanning defense,
aerospace, security, medical, and industrial markets.
Summary:
Perform the set-up, calibration, and test Monolithic Microwave
Integrated Circuits (MMIC) for the military radar and communication
market; test and troubleshoot RF assemblies; design test fixture
assemblies, generate and adhere to detailed design verification test
plans; perform troubleshooting and assist in failure analysis
testing of MMICs; perform product qualification tests and/or
environmental stress testing of packaged products; significant
amount of work is performed under microscopes. Perform IC
layout tasks using CAD tools.
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Perform RF characterization on power amplifiers, low-noise
amplifiers, and signal control MMICs
- Set-up test equipment and perform s-parameters, output power,
noise figure, and two-tone, and spurious testing of MMIC
products using necessary calibration standards.
- Operate on-wafer test equipment and set-up test profiles,
- Perform on-wafer testing and assist in the design of RF test
fixtures,
- Troubleshoot RF circuits with minimal supervision
- Perform critical thinking and have excellent troubleshooting /
diagnostic skills relative to RF microwave fundamentals and
theory
- Obtain quotes from vendors, lead procurement, and assist with
inventory as needed
- Using CAD tools to perform IC layout
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- Two (2) – four (4) years of relative RF experience specific
with Certificate in Electronics Technology or Associate’s degree
in Electronic Technology; or 6 years of experience with HS
diploma or GED
- Demonstrated ability using vector network analyzers, digital
multi-meters, signal generators, power supplies, spectrum
analyzers, oscilloscopes, performing RF calibrations, and use of
other microwave test equipment such as couplers, attenuators,
loads, isolators, and bias networks.
- Understanding of measuring S-parameters, large-signal
measurements, linearity, noise-figure and spurious
characterization, and perform troubleshooting in any of these
areas.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical
drawings
- Ability to work under a microscope viewing sub-micron
geometries
- Demonstrated knowledge of electronics principles and theory
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills required
- Design mechanical test fixtures and perform IC layout tasks
using CAD tools
- May be required to obtain and maintain security clearance,
which requires USA Citizenship.
Preferred Requirements:
- Five (5) years of relative RF experience
- Proficient in performing RF characterization of GaN / GaAs
MMICs (s-parameters, large-signal measurements, two-tone tests
and spurious testing); experience with RF test through Ka-band
- Assist in the design of PCBs and/or RF test fixtures
- Demonstrated knowledge of calibration methods and techniques
- Experience with DoD/military qualification test requirements
- Ability to wire bond MMIC assemblies to prepare for test.
- Familiar with using CAD tools such as AutoCAD of Gerber
Viewers
- Perform mask layout changes to MMIC layouts (GDS format)
About Us:
Founded in 1934 by aviation innovator Sir Alan Cobham, our values of
Trust, Talent and Technology have driven us to become a global
leader in state-of-the-art aerospace and defense systems. It's the
insights of our innovators today that will secure our collective
future. Innovators like you!
If you are authorized to work in the United States, then we
encourage you to apply. We are unable to sponsor work
visas. U.S. Citizenship required for positions requiring a
Security Clearance.
Cobham is one of the world's leading companies engaged in the
development, delivery and support of leading-edge aerospace and
defense systems in the air, on land and at sea. Our clients and
partners trust Cobham to deliver the mission-critical technology
they need, and we trust our employees to draw on their ingenuity and
passion to deliver those solutions. This leads to an empowering
culture for our people. Our Leadership team is open, sharing plans
for the next five years, driving retention by offering demanding,
exciting work, and providing full guidance and mentoring.
Employment Transparency:
Cobham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and
embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of
Cobham to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and
employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability,
protected veteran status, or genetic information. Cobham will
refrain from discharging, or otherwise discriminating against,
employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose
their compensation or the compensation of other employees or
applicants.
The EEO is the Law poster is available
here and the poster supplement is available
here.
The Pay Transparency Policy is available
here.
Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions is committed to working with
and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a
disability for any part of the employment process, please send an
e-mail to CAEScareer@cobham.com or call (703) 842-2971 and let us
know the nature of your request and your contact information.