Oscillator Design Engineer

Nesco Resource is partnered with a specialized RF and timing products manufacturer supporting mission-critical aerospace, defense, and avionics applications. Our client is seeking an Oscillator Design Engineer to lead the development of high-performance OCXO products with ultra-low phase noise and exceptional g-sensitivity performance.

This role offers deep technical ownership, hands-on design and test work, and end-to-end responsibility from concept through production.

Position Summary

The Oscillator Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering OCXO and oscillator products that meet demanding performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements. This role leads projects through the full development lifecycle while supporting manufacturability, cost, and schedule objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and prototype ultra-low phase noise, low g-sense OCXO and oscillator products

• Develop compliance matrices covering electrical, mechanical, environmental, and regulatory requirements

• Estimate material, labor, development, test costs, and lead times for new product quotations

• Lead design and development projects through established engineering processes

• Optimize designs for performance, manufacturability, cost, and delivery

• Support prototype builds and provide hands-on guidance to technicians and assemblers

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain to support new product introduction

• Provide regular project status updates and participate in design reviews

• Support production programs related to obsolescence, reliability, and performance improvements

• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong experience in RF/microwave oscillator and OCXO design with emphasis on ultra-low phase noise and g-sensitivity

• Expertise in resonator selection, oscillator optimization, amplification, DC regulation, and RF/analog/digital layout best practices

• Proficiency with RF/microwave synthesis, simulation, and analysis tools (e.g., AWR Microwave Office, PathWave/Genesys)

• Understanding of oscillator fabrication technologies and manufacturing processes

• Strong project leadership and hands-on bench-level troubleshooting skills

• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced engineering and production environment

• Familiarity with aerospace, avionics, or military communication systems preferred

• Ability to work with ITAR-controlled technical data

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of RF/microwave oscillator design experience

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