Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas, Westlake Village and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art.

Contribute technical expertise and work within a fast-paced team of scientists and engineers on the development of next generation RF/mmWave Subsystems. Candidate will be expected to work within diverse teams taking responsibility for the design, implementation and test of high-performance electrical subsystems.

Perform preliminary and critical designs based on COTS or custom active and passive parts and components with oversight from a Senior Engineer.

Perform or oversee fabrication and testing with oversight from a Senior Engineer.

Schematic Capture, PCB layout, fabrication documentation and module assembly.

Work with Mechanical Engineering to develop thermal solutions and any mechanical design considerations.

Experience with Schematic Capture is required.

Experience with PCB Layout is required.

At least 3 years of experience designing, implementing, and testing electronics circuits is required

Experience simulating the behavior of electronics in Spice, ADS, or similar software is required

Experience with RF & mmW PCB development, layout, and testing is a plus

Experience with Altium Designer is preferred

Experience with design and qualification of hardware for military applications

Working knowledge of electronic sub-assemblies from the component to subsystem level, including operation, controls, safety, etc.

A working familiarity with characteristics and tradeoffs of today's active and passive components and a working knowledge of the availability of COTS components

Understanding of RF components and devices

Knowledge of conventional and advanced microelectronic packaging/integration and thermal management

Familiarity with digital, mixed-signal, power and signal integrity tools are desired

Familiarity with PCB manufacturing as well as standards (IPC 6012, IPC-A-610, Drill tolerencing, etc)

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

The base salary range for this full-time position is $132,765 - $165,983 + bonus + benefits.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

HRL offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment.

HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S. military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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