Missouri Institute Defense & Energy

• Design, and integrate commercially available microelectromechanical (MEMS) switches on an in-house microstrip patch antenna operating over the frequency spectrum of 1 to 18 GHz.
• Assist with the testing and evaluation of Wilkinson Power Divider (WPD) and compare the outputs against the simulated data.
• Provide technical observations based on simulation/measurement data and suggest improvements to help enhance the performance of RF devices.
• Identify and organize equipment, connectors, adapters, and cables for RF systems testing.
• Assist PTERA-C, PTERA-G and other MIDE projects with designing, simulating, prototyping, and testing antennas as requested.
• Record relevant theoretical, simulation and experimental data, analyze and orally present/report technical progress weekly or whenever requested by supervisor.
• Keep track of and report hours on a daily basis for weekly/biweekly HR timesheet reporting.
• Uphold MIDE vision and values.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelors in electrical and computer engineering (or electrical engineering) with a GPA above 3.0
• Ability to use commercial electromagnetic solvers and hands-on experience with basic RF equipment such as VNA, Oscilloscope, etc.
• Basic understanding of electromagnetic waves and/or radio frequency systems.

Part tme appointment at 50% FTE (20 hours / week)

$15/hr

Open until filled

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