Principal RF Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-09-14
Location: 2501 W University Dr, Wing D, Building, McKinney, TX 75070, United States
Role Type: Onsite
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or eligible immigration status

About the Role

The Airborne Antenna Design department in McKinney, Texas provides full‑scope Independent Design, Verification & Validation (IV&V) solutions for antenna products, covering architecture trades, design, development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of antenna systems and associated verification solutions. This position focuses on the design, development, and deployment of RF passive circuits and electromagnetic (EM) modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Radio Frequency (RF) passive circuits such as radiators, RF manifolds, and RF transitions.
• Perform electromagnetic (EM) modeling to support antenna system development.
• Advance radiator and EM design and modeling through continual innovation.
• Follow established procedures and collaborate with program and functional leadership to meet overall design objectives.
• Develop technical solutions for a wide range of complex problems.
• Travel periodically as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) **or** a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination).
• Experience in passive circuit design and EM modeling.
• Knowledge of antenna engineering principles, including phased‑array theory.
• Experience with structured design processes, root‑cause problem solving, and on‑time/on‑schedule task execution.
• Proficiency with test equipment such as antenna ranges, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (active and existing required after day 1).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, MATLAB, and AutoCAD.
• Capability to provide input or guidance to junior engineers.
• Ability to manage conflicting or non‑existent requirements in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $107,500 USD – $204,500 USD. This range reflects a good‑faith estimate for all experience levels; final offers consider role responsibilities, candidate experience, location, education, and key skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays
• Relocation assistance (based on candidate eligibility)
• Eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to performance and business factors)