Sustaining Engineer (RF/Mechanical)

Position Overview

We are looking for a hands-on PRF Sustaining Engineer with strong project management expertise. You will be responsible for product bring-up, debugging, root cause analysis, and the characterization of PRF cable and connector products through the manufacturing lifecycle.

This role requires a solid foundation in mechanical drawings, soldering processes, RF cable preparation, and core mechanical engineering principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development & Design: Review and rationalize new product scopes; conceptualize and design RF interconnect products using 3D CAD.

• Manufacturing & Troubleshooting: Advise in the fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of component parts; oversee manufacturing design enhancements as needed.

• Testing & Characterization: Define characterization and test plans; review test results and address deviations proactively.

• Collaboration & Support: Actively participate in peer design reviews; support Lead RF Engineering in designing and testing new products to ensure optimal manufacturability.

• Project Management: Handle multiple concurrent projects effectively in a fast-paced, shifting-priority environment.

• Communication: Maintain strong interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor, and a team-oriented attitude when interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

​Required Experience & Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in PRF cable/connector product design.

• Hands-On Skills: Proven experience in troubleshooting and debugging interconnect products.

• Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

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• RF Measurements: Proficiency in interpreting s-parameters and Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) measurements.

• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong mechanical background with expertise in blueprint reading, GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups.

• Software Proficiency: Ability to use SolidWorks, MS Office Suite, MS Project, and SharePoint Document Management. (Experience in RF simulation software like CST or HFSS is a plus, though not required.)

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with extensive cross-functional team expertise spanning both technical and non-technical areas.