Hybrid RF Design Electrical Engineer

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About the role

  • RF Design Electrical Engineer designing and maintaining secure data systems for maritime and defense applications. Seeking candidates with strong expertise in RF and analog hardware design.

Responsibilities

  • Design, simulate, and develop custom RF circuits and SDR hardware, including complete RF signal chains (LNAs, PAs, mixers, filters, oscillators, ADC/DAC, antennas).
  • Perform RF modeling, link budgets, and system-level performance analysis using industry-standard simulation tools.
  • Design and optimize high-frequency, multi-layer PCBs ensuring signal integrity, impedance control, EMI/EMC compliance, and thermal performance.
  • Prototype, test, validate, and troubleshoot RF systems using lab instrumentation (VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope).
  • Integrate RF front-end hardware with SDR platforms, FPGAs, and embedded systems.
  • Lead design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and support ruggedized deployments in maritime, airborne, or tactical environments.
  • Drive continuous improvements in performance, efficiency, manufacturability, and reliability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in RF design and hardware development, delivering custom RF subsystems and components.
  • Strong foundation in RF theory (impedance matching, S-parameters, noise figure, phase noise, intermodulation, link budgets).
  • Experience designing complete RF signal chains (LNAs, PAs, mixers, filters, synthesizers, ADC/DAC, antenna matching).
  • Proficiency with RF simulation and PCB design tools (ADS, HFSS, CST, Altium, Cadence, or similar).
  • Experience designing high-frequency, multi-layer PCBs with controlled impedance and EMI/EMC mitigation.
  • Hands-on expertise with RF lab instrumentation (VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope).
  • Experience integrating RF hardware with SDR platforms, FPGAs, or embedded systems.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot, validate, and transition designs from prototype to production (DFM/DFT).
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.
  • Experience in defense, government, or secure environments; ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance preferred.
  • Experience working in defense, government contracting, or secure environments.
  • Experience transitioning designs from prototype to production (DFM/DFT).

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Equity eligibility
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) options
  • Professional development and certification support
  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical maritime and defense technology

Job title

RF Design Electrical Engineer

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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