Electrical / Mechanical RF Engineer - Applied Research Associates, Inc

Applied Research Associates, Inc.'s (ARA) offices in Lafayette, CO and Huntsville, AL are looking for an Electrical / Mechanical RF Engineer with expertise in both manufacturing and test of RF related hardware. This individual will be Involved in both development and production sides of antennas, arrays, radomes, RF/DC circuits, filters, amplifiers, feed networks, baluns, and RF absorber treatments.

The Electrical / Mechanical RF Engineer role focuses on the implementation and manufacturability of antenna related designs and the formulation and execution of fabrication and measurement processes to support their realization.  You will use various CAD software tools to generate artworks and solid models as required, as well as a variety of CNC machines and RF test equipment. This is a hands-on position whereby the candidate must be comfortable and able to safely operate electrical, chemical, and heavy equipment.  Salary range:  $70,000-75,000/year, depending upon skills and experience. 

What the Electrical / Mechanical RF Engineer will do at ARA’s Lafayette, CO and Huntsville, AL office:

• Apply electrical and mechanical engineering design principles and techniques.
• Operate an assortment of specialized manufacturing and electrical test equipment.
• Troubleshoot and optimize designs and processes through logical experimentation.
• Work closely with Subject-Matter Experts to achieve project objectives.

 Electrical / Mechanical RF Engineer Requirements:

• B.S. Engineering, 0-2 years of experience.

 Preferences for the Electrical / Mechanical RF Engineer:

• B.S.E.E. with antenna coursework desirable. Experience working in antenna industry preferred.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,000 employee-owners and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees’ contributions not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, applicants need to apply at careers.ara.com. Job Code ELECT007638.

Experience Required:

• Less than 2 year(s): B.S. level antenna and manufacturing coursework.

• Less than 2 year(s): Experience working in antenna industry preferable

Education Required:

• Bachelors or better in Electromechanical Engineering or related field

Behaviors Preferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations Preferred

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• Medical - Traditional PPO or Consumer (High-Deductible) PPO
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) - Roth and/or Traditional
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• FMLA
• and other benefits.  Apply to find out more!