Senior RF Development Engineer

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

• Own the development of RF and passive components from concept through production, including in-line attenuators, low-pass/high-pass filters, IR filters, terminations, and related RF components.
• Translate system-level electrical, mechanical, environmental, and application requirements into component-level architecture, specifications, and designs.
• Develop and evaluate component architectures, materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies to achieve required RF performance, reliability, cost, and scalability.
• Perform RF and microwave design, modeling, simulation, and analysis of passive components across relevant frequency ranges.
• Design, build, and evaluate prototypes, test fixtures, and measurement hardware to rapidly iterate and validate new concepts.
• Develop and execute characterization and validation plans using Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), TDRs, spectrum analyzers, power meters, and other RF test equipment.
• Develop and optimize RF measurement techniques, calibration methods, test fixtures, and de-embedding approaches to ensure accurate component characterization.
• Analyze frequency-domain and time-domain data, identify sources of performance variation, and drive design and process improvements.
• Lead parallel internal and external development paths, maintaining technical ownership while coordinating component development with suppliers, technology partners, and contract manufacturers.
• Identify and evaluate external technologies, suppliers, materials, and manufacturing capabilities that can accelerate product development or provide differentiated component solutions.
• Lead technical discussions and design reviews with external development partners, including defining requirements, reviewing designs, evaluating prototypes, and resolving technical issues.
• Establish technical specifications, qualification requirements, and acceptance criteria for externally sourced or co-developed components.
• Work closely with internal mechanical, electrical, signal integrity, manufacturing, quality, and R&D engineers to integrate passive components into cable assemblies, connectors, cryogenic systems, and other interconnect architectures.
• Support the development of components for cryogenic and extreme-environment applications, including characterization and qualification over temperature and other applicable environmental conditions.
• Investigate the effects of materials, geometry, manufacturing processes, plating, interfaces, and assembly techniques on RF performance and reliability.
• Develop engineering drawings, specifications, test plans, qualification plans, technical reports, and other documentation required for successful product development.
• Lead technical root-cause investigations and corrective actions related to RF performance, manufacturing variation, material behavior, and component failures.
• Support transition of successful designs from R&D into manufacturing, including development of production test methods, process controls, and acceptance criteria.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal Sales/Applications Engineering teams during product evaluation and application development.
• Identify opportunities for new products, technologies, materials, suppliers, and manufacturing approaches that can expand the company's RF and cryogenic component portfolio.
• Share technical knowledge and establish best practices for RF design, simulation, characterization, and development within the R&D organization.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and contribute to the growth of the team's RF and passive-component development capabilities.
• Manage multiple technical projects and priorities while maintaining a strong focus on development schedules, technical risk, and product performance.

• BS in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Microwave Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of industry experience in RF, microwave, passive component, interconnect, or related product development.
• Demonstrated experience independently taking RF or passive-component products from concept through prototype, validation, and production.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave fundamentals, including transmission lines, impedance matching, S-parameters, insertion loss, return loss, attenuation, VSWR, power handling, and electromagnetic behavior.
• Direct experience designing, developing, or characterizing passive RF components such as attenuators, filters, couplers, terminations, matching networks, or related microwave components.
• Strong hands-on experience with RF test and measurement equipment, including VNAs, TDRs, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, and related equipment.
• Experience developing RF test fixtures and measurement methodologies, including calibration, de-embedding, and measurement uncertainty considerations.
• Experience with RF/microwave simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS, Ansys Designer, Keysight ADS, or equivalent.
• Experience with CAD and mechanical design tools for RF components, fixtures, or assemblies is a plus.
• Experience selecting and evaluating RF materials, including dielectric materials, conductive materials, ceramics, quartz, polymers, coatings, plating systems, or other RF-relevant materials is a plus.
• Experience with cryogenic, low-temperature, high-vacuum, or other extreme-environment applications is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with suppliers, technology partners, contract manufacturers, or external engineering organizations.
• Ability to establish technical requirements, evaluate partner proposals, review designs, and maintain technical ownership of externally developed components.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes from both analytical and experimental data.
• Demonstrated ability to independently establish development strategies and drive multiple technical projects in parallel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, suppliers, customers, and management.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced R&D environment where requirements and technologies may evolve throughout the development process.
• Hands-on engineering mindset with a willingness to design, build, measure, troubleshoot, and iterate.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/