Principal RF Electrical Engineer

Quick Facts

Principal RF Electrical Engineer focused on designing and validating RF/microwave hardware solutions for demanding defense and aerospace precision strike applications.

Description

Lead RF electrical design work using a “design it right the first time” mindset to meet challenging customer requirements and survive harsh environmental conditions. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable hardware solutions with an emphasis on affordability, quality, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design RF/microwave hardware solutions and RF circuit card assemblies (CCA) across C-band through Ka-band
• Apply RF principles and test methodologies to support system and component validation
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot RF and microwave component/subsystem performance (e.g., up/down converters, power amplifiers, waveform generators, RF modulators, limiters)
• Create and use automated test scripts and software tools for validation workflows
• Lead small design teams and coordinate with engineering peers across disciplines
• Produce engineering documentation and give presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of RF electrical engineering experience
• Experience testing and troubleshooting RF and microwave component/subsystem hardware
• Experience designing between C-band through Ka-band
• Experience designing RF Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA)
• Knowledge of RF principles and test methodologies
• Experience with RF testing and validation
• Experience with automated test scripts and software tools
• Experience with MATLAB or Python; plus RF simulation tools such as CST, Microwave Design Studio, HFSS, or ADS
• Leadership experience managing small design teams
• Experience developing engineering documentation and presentations
• Eligible to obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Benefits

• Full-time salary range: $120,874 - $205,486 (market-based; individual pay depends on factors such as skills, education, and experience)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage and life/accident insurance
• Employee assistance program and legal plan
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and additional leave options (including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave)
• Recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards