Sr. Electrical Engineer - RF

Mission:Our mission is to provide innovative solutions to customers in Department of Defense, Intelligence, Space Science, and Commercial Aerospace to help them visualize and understand critical events happening ' on earth, in the air, or in space ' in time to take effective actions.For more then 50 years, ITT Space Systems Division has provided innovative remote sensing solutions to customers in the Department of Defense, Intelligence, Space Science and Commercial Aerospace to help them visualize and understand critical events happening anywhere-on earth, in the air, or in space-in time to take effective action.Space Systems is part of ITT, a $6 billion global multi-industry company supplying advanced technology products worldwide with over a quarter of the business supporting aerospace and defense customers.A division of ITT Defense group, Space Systems employs over 2600 people worldwide and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.Be a part of a diverse team supporting a wide range of innovative remote sensing solutions. Our capabilities range from best-in-class image and information collection, processing, exploitation, analysis and integration to dissemination solutions for a variety of applications, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, GPS navigation, meteorological, commercial remote sensing, and space science. The ITT Space Systems Division Hardware Design Group is looking for a Sr. Electrical Engineer for its Clifton, NJ, facility. In this position you will derive and develop electrical hardware architectures and designs that meet customer requirements for space hardware development programs. Design Skills: Individual will be responsible for design, development and documentation of high-performance RF/microwave circuits, modules and assemblies for space applications. These applications cover a broad range of technologies including high-power transmitters, wide-dynamic-range receivers, analog interfaces and A/D conversion. Communication system designs include using discrete and RF components as VCOs, synthesizers, PLLs, LNAs, Power amplifiers, etc., and/or they may require the integration of off-the-shelf modules and chip sets. The candidate must have an in-depth knowledge of RF filters, L.O.s, noise figure, gain, and matching. Assignments may include design of audio circuits incorporating discrete components and ICs (active/passive filters, mixers, op amps), test and troubleshooting of transducer circuits and/or various audio pre-amplifiers utilizing op amps and transistors. Tasks include providing test circuit designs, schematic capture, Printed Circuit Board layout team assistance, RF link analysis, RF system-level testing and troubleshooting support. Communication Skills: Responsibilities include leading a small, multifunctional team tasked with communication system oriented new product development. Support is also provided to Supply Chain, Manufacturing, component qualification, field-testing and similar activities as required. The candidate shall assist with project management plans, document analyses results in reports to the customer, analyses results in formal reviews via oral presentation and Power Point slides. The candidate shall be experienced in fostering support from other disciplines and be capable in maintaining positive working relationships with all design team members. Requires BSEE degree with 6-10 years relevant work experience or a MSEE degree with 2-8 years relevant work experience, or a PhD with 0-4 years relevant work experience. Extensive experience in requirement creation, design documentation, modeling and simulation as well as familiarity with RF design tools. Experience with RF receiver, transmitter and antenna design, including an in-depth knowledge of RF filters, L.O.'s, noise figure, gain and matching. Familiarity with ADS, Sonnet, Spectraquest (Cadence), PSPICE, Matlab and MathCAD is preferred. Candidate must be able to work in a team environment and independently as an individual contributor.General Skills: Working knowledge Microsoft Office applications required.Working Condition: General office environment, laboratory, manufacturing area, or research areas requiring the ability to stand or site for long periods of time. Personal protective equipment maybe required to be used. Position requires the ability to work with computers and lift up to 25 pounds.Security Clearance:This position requires the passing of both a background investigation and polygraph to achieve a variety of compartmented national security clearances. The individual holding this position must be a U. S. Citizen. Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.ITT is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2013336&boardid=749