RF Systems Engineer

About the role

Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation is seeking a RF Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team in West Chester, OH. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RF system design, simulation, and validation, with experience in military standards and defense electronics.

Responsibilities

• Develop RF system architectures, block diagrams, and subsystem specifications to meet performance, cost, schedule, and manufacturability objectives.
• Design, simulate, and analyze RF and mixed-signal circuits, including filters, amplifiers, matching networks, and analog/digital interfaces.
• Perform system-level modeling, trade studies, and performance analysis to evaluate and optimize design solutions.
• Define and execute validation, characterization, and compliance test plans to verify system performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with RF, PCB, and Mechanical designers to optimize RF layout, signal integrity, thermal performance, EMI/EMC compliance, and producibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues throughout the product lifecycle, including schematic design, PCB layout, assembly, integration, test, and field support.
• Support proposal development and customer engagements by contributing technical solutions, architecture concepts, cost estimates, and design approaches.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and program management personnel.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and support the development of engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).
• BSEE or MSEE with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in RF system architecture, modeling, simulation, integration, and validation.
• Proficiency with AWR Microwave Office or comparable RF simulation tools strongly preferred.
• Experience with military standards, defense electronics, and electro-mechanical system integration is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Annual incentive plan (bonus)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Up to 10 paid holidays/year
• 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company paid
• Other ancillary insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
• Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year