Principal RF Engineer – Wallingford, CT

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

CommScope’s Access Network Solutions enable the evolution and revolution of cable networks to high-capacity, low-latency broadband. Be one of the bold and engineer-advanced networks with us. Our Access Network Solutions Team in Wallingford, CT is hiring for RF Design Engineer specialize in designing Power Amplifiers to join our innovative team.  

This pivotal role will play a crucial part in our mission to connect the world through advanced network engineering.  

How You’ll Help Us Connect the World:

Reporting to our Director of Hardware Engineering, the position will be primarily associated with CATV RF Amplifiers, including Full Duplex and Extended Spectrum DOCSIS versions. 

This position requires simulation, modeling, breadboarding, and prototype evaluation of RF and Digital circuitry used in these RF amplifiers.

With your knowledge of broadband RF components, you will collaborate with multi-functional design teams comprised of mechanical, electrical, test, and operations engineers.

As a crucial team member in our laboratory, you will work with network and spectrum analyzers, taking measurements including frequency response, return loss, noise figure, non-linear distortion, signal-to-noise ratio, bit error rate, modulation error ratio, optical modulation index, and thermal analysis.

You will be able to make recommendations to the inter-disciplinary team to enhance performance and improve product quality.

This role requires the candidate to be on-site 5days a week to work with our team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of related experience or Master’s Degree with 8+ years of related experience. 
• Knowledge of CATV RF Amplifiers and the following:
  • Electrical design theory.
  • Circuit analysis and modeling tools.
  • Schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
  • Software programs such as Keysight Genesys
  • Proficient with test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, etc.
  • Product lifecycle models.

You Will Excite Us If You Have:

• Familiarity with DOCSIS Cable TV Standards.
• Experience with RF components, designs & circuits.
• Knowledge of digital communication IC’s and micros.

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What happens after you apply?

Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visiting https://careers.commscope.com/how-we-hire

Our dynamic work environment attracts forward-thinking, hardworking, and caring people who strive to build what’s next. We provide our employees with opportunities where they can innovate and build while growing and developing their careers. We grow with change and know the value diversity plays in bringing forth new insights and generating better solutions.

You will be rewarded with a competitive benefits package, including paid vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life, and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan and participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan.

Why CommScope?

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow. 

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what’s next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at talentacquisition@commscope.com. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo