Experienced Electrical Engineer – RF & Microwave Power Electronics
Starfire is seeking highly motivated persons to join our technical engineering team to support applied R&D across both product groups for RADION™ microwave plasma sources and nGen® & Centurion® particle accelerators. Both groups leverage solid-state RF and microwave power electronics to achieve their aims. We seek candidates with RF/microwave power electronics experience, e.g., high-voltage GaN microwave, component selection, RF circuit design & hardware layout, and BOM generation using to apply knowledge company-wide. Building on your base electrical engineering skill set with solid-state LDMOS, high-voltage GaN/SiC and electronics aptitude building RF drivetrains, we will provide job-specific training unique to our products and technologies. You will enjoy “hands-on” work and being part of an applied science team.
For experienced B.S. candidates, this position is eligible to earn an “on-the-job” Masters of Engineering (M.Eng.) Degree through a professional program between Starfire and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Plasma Engineering or Electrical Engineering. If eligible and meeting requirements, Starfire will reimburse tuition costs for the M.Eng. while working 75% full time over a two-year period. The M.Eng. capstone project will be directly relevant to work at Starfire.
Job Summary:
You will become a SME for RF module and integrated MW pallet design for Starfire product platforms. You are responsible for component selection, circuit layout, assembly, testing, debugging, and validation for RF/MW subsystems working closely with R&D for system-level prototype integration. Primary role Centurion® and support for nGen® and RADION™ product lines. Support production teams as needed.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop RF/MW power electronics subsystems from conceptual design through electronics test/debug into prototype and production assembly deliverables.
Support RF/MW electromagnetics design, simulation, and testing for R&D teams.
Communicate consistently and openly with engineers, technicians, and managers.
Manage continuous improvement goals across product lines, manage supply chain obsolescence, and mitigate risks.
Operate and characterize particle accelerator and plasma source subsystems vs. intended requirements specifications.
Required Qualifications:
Relevant Baccalaureate Degree (or greater) with experience
e.g., Electrical Engineering or RF/Microwave Engineering degree
Proficient in basic circuit design, layout and BOM tools, such as Altium/KiCAD
Comfortable interfacing with mechanical design, such as SolidWorks
Experience with LDMOS or high-voltage GaN RF electronics, LCR design, noise immunity and simulations through LT SPICE (or equivalent)
Proficient with microwave test equipment, vector network analyzer, diagnostic tools, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings
Ability to take initiative, assume responsibility and work independently.
Strong desire to learn and appreciates hands-on (re)work.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills fluent in English (written and verbal)
Proficient with MS Office Software & Teams Flexible and willing to work with multiple functional groups within the company
Passionate about technology and looking to apply that passion to a career
Desired Qualifications:
Minimum 3+ years’ work experiences
CNC mill, PCB layout, proven ability to multitask (e.g., handle projects in both R&D prototyping environment and production facility)
RF/microwave circuit, cavity and antenna design experience and/or 3D electromagnetic simulation experience using Sonnet, COMSOL, CST Microwave Studio or Ansys HFSS
Experience with high-power staged GaN or LDMOS solid-state, or high-power tube amplifiers
Analog/digital communications and controls
High-voltage design experience (>1kVdc)
Proven ability to multitask (e.g., handle projects in both R&D prototyping environment and production facility)
Salary commensurate with experience. Immediate start date.
This position is restricted to U.S. Persons only.
Send CV/resume and cover letter to hr@starfireindustries.com