RF Engineer
Job Description
A confidential, industry-leading RF/microwave manufacturer is looking for an experienced RF Amplifier Design Engineer to design, develop, and test low noise and medium power amplifiers using both discrete transistor and MMIC technologies. You’ll work across hybrid and surface-mount designs, run linear and nonlinear simulations, support production, and contribute directly to new product development. This is a hands-on engineering role with real visibility inside the organization.
What You’ll DoDesign, develop, and test discrete and MMIC-based low noise/medium-power amplifiers
Build new RF and microwave circuits, components, and products
Perform linear and nonlinear simulations for active and passive circuits
Define specs for microwave components and subassemblies
Support high-reliability testing and screening requirements
Generate design reviews, test reports, and documentation
Work with manufacturing teams to ensure efficient build processes
Estimate project schedules, track engineering labor, and support technical proposals
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years experience, or Master’s with 2+
At least 2 years designing and simulating low noise amplifiers
Experience designing passive RF/microwave components (couplers, dividers, attenuators)
Experience designing for manufacturability and managing engineering projects
Proficient with linear CAE tools plus exposure to nonlinear CAE
Hands-on lab/test experience: VNAs, noise figure analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators
Ability to work under a microscope in a cleanroom environment
Familiarity with semiconductor devices like GaAs and GaN
Strong communication skills
Must be able to obtain a Secret-level security clearance
Familiarity with MIL-specs: MIL-PRF-38534, MIL-STD-202
Experience aligning and tuning fine-pitch circuits under a microscope
Knowledge of oscillator, synthesizer, PIN-diode, and filter design
System-level cascade and spur analysis
Proficiency with Keysight ADS, RFPro, Ansys HFSS, and EM simulation tools
CAD familiarity: AutoCAD, Inventor
Design/test experience up to 26 GHz or higher (40 GHz preferred)
Hybrid chip-and-wire and PCB SMT manufacturing exposure
Wire bonding experience
