Senior Product Engineer

Position Overview

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives – that’s our promise at CAES. We engineer advanced microwave and millimeter wave subsystems, hybrid modules, and components for defense and government customers. CAES is seeking a Product Engineer III to support RF Subsystems Manufacturing. In this role, you will work within a highly motivated team to develop and manufacture RF and microwave subsystems, drive continuous improvement, and ensure our products meet exacting customer requirements. This position is based in San Jose, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate hands-on resolution of technical issues that affect product yield or throughput.
• Interface with suppliers, analyze field return failures, and apply root cause problem solving.
• Drive continuous product improvement projects.
• Project lead new product introduction teams.
• Maintain daily communication with the production team to address all technical issues.
• Participate in customer visits and teleconferences.
• Develop and maintain documentation.

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years directly related Manufacturing Engineering experience with RF/microwave circuits.
• Knowledge of microwave circuits including amplifiers, filters, frequency multipliers, high power limiters, oscillators, switches, and mixers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a US Person under US export laws and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years directly related Manufacturing Engineering experience with RF/microwave circuits.
• Expertise in microwave circuits including amplifiers, filters, frequency multipliers, high power limiters, oscillators, switches, and mixers.
• Familiarity with production processes such as lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and SPC.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Product Engineer III: $135,000-$150,000 annually; Product Engineer IV: $150,000-$170,000 annually. Actual pay may vary based on location, role, education, and experience.
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, and vacation.
• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday, and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program and Tuition Reimbursement.
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule.
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training.
• Innovative Medical Programs, including Family Forming options.