Senior RF/MW Engineer

About the role

We’re hiring a Senior RF/MW Engineer at our San Diego, CA facility. Salary Range: $90,000 - 130,000 annually (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills.)

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and validate RF and microwave mixed-signal circuits including amplifiers, mixers, filters, PLLs, and frequency synthesizers while supporting multiple time-sensitive project milestones.
• Apply advanced RF measurement techniques including calibration and de-embedding, small-signal analysis, mixer spur analysis, linear and nonlinear device characterization, filtering, and EVM evaluation.
• Operate and support RF laboratory equipment including vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum/signal analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, DC power supplies, LCR meters, and digital multimeters.
• Support development of advanced microwave and millimeter-wave subsystems including RF front ends, radar receivers, wideband tuners, and synthesized sources.
• Conduct conducted and over-the-air (OTA) antenna measurements with working knowledge of electromagnetics and 5G FR2 measurement standards; understand applicable compliance and industry standards for 5G products.
• Develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts in Python to control DUTs and interface with laboratory instrumentation.
• Design and build comprehensive test setups for IC test keys and IC modules; analyze and optimize IC performance through bias adjustment and frequency tuning across operating bands.
• Support firmware updates, microcontroller configuration, and serial bus interfaces as part of the device test infrastructure.
• Generate clear, data-driven technical reports and presentations with accurate analysis and well-supported conclusions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including digital design, IC implementation, and third-party suppliers to define system-level analog and digital requirements.
• Contribute to process development and continuous improvement initiatives; provide technical guidance or training when required.
• Focus on developing power-optimized solutions while meeting system performance targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience; or Master’s degree with equivalent practical experience in RF/microwave engineering.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.