Employment

Following are opportunities currently available with Natel Engineering:

For immediate consideration, please email or fax your resume and salary history to the contacts below - USE REFERENCE NUMBER AND JOB TITLE.

Contact email: HR@natelengr.com SUBJECT LINE - REF # AND JOB TITLE
Contact Fax: 818-734-6515 Attn: Human Resources - USE REF # AND JOB TITLE

Job Location: Chatsworth, CA 91311

APPLICANTS for all positions MUST BE US CITIZENS OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS AND BE ELIGIBLE TO HOLD A SECURITY CLEARANCE.

Job Title: RF Test Technician

• AA degree or military trade school, or equivalent
• At least 5 years electronic experience
• Knowledge of digital, analog and RF circuits
• Ability to read and understand schematics
• Operate electronic test equipment
• Strong electronic theory and troubleshooting skills (component level preferred)
• Micro-electronics or Hybrid experience preferred
• Must also be able to tune and troubleshoot RF assemblies
• Technical knowledge of electronic principles to solve basic problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data and test equipment
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance

Natel offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience, including medical and dental insurance and a 401K plan. For immediate consideration, please email or fax your resume and salary history to the contacts below. APPLICANTS MUST BE US CITIZENS OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS AND BE ELIGIBLE TO HOLD A SECURITY CLEARANCE. EOE M/F/D/V

Contact email: HR@natelengr.com

Contact FAX (818) 734 6515

Job Title: Prototype Machinist

Natel has an opening for a Prototype Machinist for the fabrication of Jigs and fixtures for use on the production floor for the manufacture and testing of Microwave Integrated Circuits and Hybrids.

While the individual should have good experience with normal machinery for this purpose, experience with the operation of CNC Milling Machines is essential.

The right applicant will have at least 5 years experience in a Machine Shop with at least 2 years experience on the CNC Milling Machine. Must be innovative, pay attention to detail and produce high precision jigs and fixtures with no supervision.

Natel offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience, including medical and dental insurance and a 401K plan. For immediate consideration, please email or fax your resume and salary history to the contacts below. APPLICANTS MUST BE US CITIZENS OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS AND BE ELIGIBLE TO HOLD A SECURITY CLEARANCE. EOE M/F/D/V

Contact email: HR@natelengr.com

Contact FAX (818) 734 6515

Job Title: Microwave Integrated Circuit Designer

Natel has an immediate opening for a Microwave Integrated Circuit (MIC) Designer with 5 to 7 years experience in the design and development of MICs for Radar, Electronic Warfare, Communication and Navigation Systems.

Experience with Software packages and field simulators such as HFSS, Microwave office, AWR etc., are desirable. The individual should also be capable of designing individual microwave components and develop and write test procedures for components and MICs.

It is expected that the individual will have at least a Post Graduate degree in Electromagnetics, Leadership skills and a high level of motivation, energy and drive are desirable. Salary will be commensurate with experience and abilities.

Natel offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience, including medical and dental insurance and a 401K plan. For immediate consideration, please email or fax your resume and salary history to the contacts below. APPLICANTS MUST BE US CITIZENS OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS AND BE ELIGIBLE TO HOLD A SECURITY CLEARANCE. EOE M/F/D/V

Contact email: HR@natelengr.com Contact Fax: 818-734-6515 Attn: Human Resources

Job Title: Assistant Ceramics Engineer-RF2006-001

Duties: The individual will be responsible for supporting the production and manufacture of ceramic substrates (LTCC, Thin Film, Thick Film) and developing processes for new designs and products. In addition, the person will be required to develop strategies to ease manufacturability of customer designs, analyze and identify problems with existing products, initiate and implement process improvements, perform and design experiments and participate and present results and conclusions to the customer.

Essential Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years experience in the ceramics industry
  
• Good knowledge of LTCC and Thick Film processes
• Competency in experiment design/ statistical data evaluation, and understanding of basic engineering principles
• High level of initiative, motivation and energy
• Excellent analytical and problem solving ability
• Computer skills including MS Word, Excel and Power Point
• A BSc in Mechanical / Materials / Ceramic Engineering

Job Title: Group Leader – Microwave / RF Section - RF2006-002

Duties: As Group Leader of the Microwave and RF Section, the individual will be responsible the recruiting, retention and management of a group of Microwave Engineers and Test Technicians. This includes allocation of resources to meet the design, development and testing of RF and Microwave components and subsystems to meet customer specifications and requirements. The individual will be required to undertake some of the development, design and testing and interact with customers to understand and respond to their requirements. The Group Leader will be responsible to transition the developed products to manufacturing and work with the Process and Manufacturing Engineers to ensure a low cost/ manufacturable final product. The person will also be required to develop Test procedures and specify test equipment for all products that require testing.

Essential Qualifications: Preference will be given to individuals with a Post Graduate Degree in Microwave and RF Engineering. Industrial experience of 5 to 10 years in the design, development and manufacturing of Microwave and RF components and subsystems or systems is required. Versatility with design software packages such as HFSS, Microwave Office, ADDS will be useful. The candidate should have a history of demonstrated initiative, creativity and appropriate leadership qualities.

Job Title: Microelectronic Assembly Process Engineer - RF2006-003

Duties: The duties include working with the production and R&D staff to determine appropriate die attach, solder and eutectic attach applications for specific assemblies, recommending wire bonding procedures for gold ball and wedge and aluminum wedge and large aluminum wires and programming automatic wire and die attach machines for production. In addition, the person will be required to work with the different package seal methods, including linear weld, one shot resistance weld, laser weld and hydrogen fluxless furnace seal methods. The applicant will be required to supervise other technical staff working on these processes and be responsible for their training and development.

Essential Qualifications: The applicant will have either a BSc in mechanical, materials or ceramic engineering or 5 – 10 years experience in the microelectronics industry. A background in all phases of microelectronics assembly such as thick/thin film circuit design, die attach, wire/ribbon bonding, linear, induction and laser welding, solder process and materials, BGA assembly etc. is required. Working knowledge of LTCC is highly desirable and the applicant will be familiar with the requirements of MIL-STD-38534.

Job Title: Microwave and RF Test Engineer - RF2006-004

Duties: This position supports the production, test and failure diagnoses of various product lines. While the primary duties relate to the development of test procedures for Microwave and RF circuits, components and subsystems, the individual is required to also support the testing and troubleshooting of other MCMs such as High Precision, Low Power control devices, power dividers, amplifiers etc. The successful candidate will be required to develop ATPs for various MCMs / MICs to meet customer specifications, develop test jigs and fixtures and specify test equipment. The person will be responsible for training other technicians in conducting the testing and in planning for their training for future requirements.

Essential Qualifications: The candidate should have at least 3 – 5 years experience in the Microwave/RF industry, particularly in the test area with some familiarity with current design software packages. Experience in the Electronic Warfare area of Radar is desirable. A BSc in Electrical Engineering is required but preference will be given to individuals with a Post Graduate Degree.

Job Title: Thin Film Process Engineer - RF2006-005

Duties: The individual will supervise staff and manage the thin film processes at Natel on a “hands-on” basis. This includes the blending of resistor inks, conductor thinning, print set up, screen makeup, furnace profiling etc. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for other specialty printing such as edge printing, through hole, filled via and fine line printing and thick etch back printing. Training of line staff and process development and documentation will be required functions, together with working with the production staff to ensure on time delivery.

Essential Qualifications: The applicant must have a background in Thin Film circuits made on a variety of substrate materials. Experience in thin film circuit design, thin film sputtering process, patterning and etching, sputtering materials, thin film coatings etc. is required. A good working knowledge of solid filled vias and plated through hole and slots and electroplating is highly desirable. A BSc in material science, mechanical engineering or ceramic technology, or 5 – 10 years in the industry is preferred.

Job Title: Wire Bond Technician- RF2006-006

Duties: In support of manufacturing the primary duties include:

• Development of wirebond schedules and programs
• Implementation of new products and procedures into production
• Performing regularly scheduled preventative maintenance of wirebonders
• Troubleshooting and performing diagnostics on wirebond processes and resolving equipment problems

Essential Qualifications: The applicant is required to have a minimum of two years hands on experience with automatic gold and aluminum wirebonders. Familiarity with K&S 1488 or similar machines is desirable and experience with manual ball and wedge bonding techniques and equipment would be an asset. Attention to detail and ability to accurately follow wirebonding diagrams and program automatic wirebonding machines is required. Evidence of initiative and creativity in past positions will be helpful.

Job Title: Manufacturer's Representatives, MCM/Hybrid Contract Manufacturing

Natel's commitment to IQS (innovation, quality & service) requires a well qualified, performance-committed representative partner whose area of strength is contract manufacturing. This partner will work from their database and Natel-supplied leads to penetrate OEM accounts. Job location varies.

Interested candidates can forward their resumes (or company profiles for the Rep Position) to:

9340 Owensmouth Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311
Attn: Human Resources
email: hr@natelengr.com
fax: 1-818-734-6530
phone: 1-818-734-6500