Radio Frequency Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect and design Radio Frequency (RF) systems and circuitry.
• Design and develop RF circuitry for high‑frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers.
• Perform hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and testing.
• Prepare test methods and specifications; analyze and test RF hardware to verify performance characteristics.
• Provide inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and support manufacturing during assembly and test phases.
• Develop RF system/subsystem architectures comprising antennas, transmitters, receivers, low‑noise amplifiers, high‑power amplifiers, RF conversion elements, and transmission‑line equipment.
• Conduct link analysis and optimization, considering propagation media and potential interference sources.
• Develop and allocate functional and performance requirements for RF systems and subsystems.
• Identify and track RF technical performance measurements (TPMs).
• Perform RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis.
• Support life‑cycle cost, reliability, availability, and maintainability analyses.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Development experience supporting RF and microwave circuit design.
• Hands‑on testing experience with RF hardware, including signal generators, network analyzers, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience with ADS circuit modeling, Ansoft HFSS, and MATLAB.
• Digital Signal Processing expertise.
• Experience with high‑density PCB design that integrates power, digital, and analog layouts.

Pay

Full‑Time Salary Range: $81,100.00 – $150,500.00. The salary range is a general guideline; final offers consider the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training, key skills, market location, and business considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4 × 10).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid Time Off and holidays (accrual details vary by employee representation).
• Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Education Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed, tied to performance metrics).