Job Opportunities

We Currently have openings for the following positions:

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Engineering

Associate RF Engineer in New York

Job Summary

This position is in our East Syracuse, NY location and reports to the Principal RF Engineer Manager. The Associate RF Engineer will participate in the process from proposal to end-of-life in the design, development, and maintenance of High-Power Solid-State Amplifiers and Systems targeted to the industrial, commercial and military markets. He/she will work with other engineers, Product Management, QA, and Operations teams to develop innovative solutions that meet market needs with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules, and adherence to development goals and principles.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with product design engineering and operations to support product development.
• Specify and recommend test resources, processes, capabilities, and technology.
• Set up test circuits to measure the electrical parameters of products.
• Test, update, and repair printed circuit board using test stations, soldering equipment and/or tools.
• Participate in the assembly and testing of RF components within manufacturing.
• Use basic statistical tools, compare charts, histograms, and cause and effect diagrams to evaluate electrical data for test variability and aid in problem solving.
• Perform amplifier characterization under high power conditions and the interaction of the amplifier integrated into the amp assembly.
• Perform circuit analysis on simple to medium complexity analog, digital, and RF circuits.
• Generate test procedures and schematic diagrams, and assist in design reviews under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Provide support to the Engineering Organization as directed.
• Resolve technical problems during test and integration phases.
• Generate and review technical product documentation, including written documentation instructing customers in the use of delivered products.
• Travel as needed to Empower’s headquarters in Los Angeles and to customer sites for field support.

Key Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering science / electrical engineering required or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience in the use of RF/Microwave measurement instruments such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Capable of setting and adjusting each electrical test instrument and measuring the magnitude and accuracy of the parameters called out by the specification.
• Knowledgeable in digital and analog electronics.
• Ability to interface with the customer, manufacturing, test, and subcontract technical personnel.
• Knowledge of device and device technology. Skilled in the design, validation and characterization of analog circuits.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and a strong desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively independently and in team environments.

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Operations

Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Job Summary

The Electro-Mechanical Assembler provides the skills and knowledge to properly configure RF power amplifier complex box build (2U, 3U, 5U) assemblies. Experience needed in RF components, RF devices, power amplifier complex box build (2U,3U,5U) assembly techniques, including coaxial transformers, ferrites, and all RF-related passive components. The Electro-Mechanical Assembler makes electrical harnesses and RF coaxial cables; wiring, and electro-mechanical assembly and soldering is a plus.

Essential Functions

• Work from production assembly instructions, wire lists, block diagrams, rough sketches, and verbal instructions or notes to assemble, wire and install a wide variety of complex mechanical assemblies.
• Perform various cable assembly operations on shielded cables, ribbon cables, and wire harnesses.
• Perform operations such as assembling units of high complexity, including printed circuit boards, modules, chassis, cable harnesses and similar tasks.
• Typical cable assembly tasks include cable cutting, jacket removal, shield preparation and termination, ribbon cable preparation and termination, and stripping, tinning and termination of wire harnesses.
• Perform a variety of miscellaneous shop work and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe all work areas.
• Work with hand tools such as soldering iron, wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and power tools.
• Learn Vantage MRP System and Configuration Control practices. Interface with MRP entry and ECR process.
• Assist in reviewing documentation: assembly prints; part lists; mechanical prints related to building / testing hardware.

Qualifications

• A large plus to have experience in RF board and mechanical box assembly as well as familiarity with RF Connectors.
• Requires two or more years of assembling electrical and mechanical box Units.
• Also, a big plus to have previous training in IPC-A-610/620 CIS certification or equivalent.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English, perform basic math, and comprehend instructions.
• Must be able to read and understand assembly drawings, parts list (BOM), wiring diagrams and wiring lists. Understanding of part numbers, polarity designations, color codes, etc.
• Manual dexterity is required, as is proficient use of hand tools, power tools and soldering irons.
• Bending, stooping, and lifting performed daily. Capable of lifting 30-40 pounds using proper lifting technique.
• Must be able to walk, sit and/or stand throughout an eight or ten-hour day.
• Familiarity with Quality manufacturing Inspection processes. Reading E-Drawings is a plus.

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RF Test Technician

Job Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager and partnering closely with engineering teams, the RF Test Technician develops and performs test solutions for RF products from concept through manufacturing release. He/she supports product development evaluations and final product characterization testing and works with the development team.

Primary Duties

• Work closely with product design engineering and operations to support product development.
• Specify and recommend test resources, processes, capabilities, and technology.
• Set-up test circuits to measure the electrical parameters of products.
• Test, update and repair printed circuit board using test stations, soldering equipment and/or tools.
• Participate in the assembly and testing of RF components within manufacturing.
• Use basic statistical tools, compare to charts, histograms, cause-and-effect diagrams, to evaluate electrical data for test variability and aid in problem solving.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, trade school education, electronic certification, or equivalent professional training with 3 years of experience in RF testing and basic manufacturing assembly skills.
• Capable of setting and adjusting each electrical test instrument and measuring the magnitude and accuracy of the parameters called out by the specification.
• Able to make complex test set-ups including inputs, outputs, and metering requirements.
• Basic RF knowledge needed, along with tuning/troubleshooting experience from 6GHz and below.
• Ability to debug circuits and systems.
• Hands-on experience with RF testing equipment including Spectrum and Network Analyzers, Oscilloscope, Power Meter, Signal Generator, and Power Supply.
• Awareness of ISO 9001 standards and procedures.
• Comfortable working both independently and in team environments.
• Excellent communications skills; computer proficiency; good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to walk, sit or stand throughout an 8-10 hour day, and lift 40 lbs. using proper technique.

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