CAES is hiring: Radio Frequency Engineer IV in Lansdale

Radio Frequency Engineer IV • CAES Join to apply for the Radio Frequency Engineer IV role at CAES. Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer. At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Overview Seeking a challenging, diverse career with opportunities for growth in a team-based environment. Responsibilities Design RF Circuits using simulation tools, generate BOM, and identify necessary equipment and components to perform test. Interface with a layout engineer for PCB tape‑out. Tune and troubleshoot RF Circuits to meet spec requirements in a self‑guided manner. Train and give technical guidance to other engineers. Identify bottlenecks of technical progress early and address issues. Understand and provide power supply, thermal, mechanical, and reliability requirements of RF components. Provide input power, VSWR, and filtering requirements to system engineering. Provide FIT against BOM list and evaluate possible failure paths. Assist product transition from engineering to manufacturing, including writing acceptance test procedure (ATP) and assembly of RF circuits. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications B.S. in Electrical Engineering or STEM Degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math). Five (5) plus years’ experience in design and tuning of high power amplifier (>10W). Experience RF circuit simulation. Experience in RF component testing. Experience with product transition from engineering to manufacturing, including writing ATP and assembly of power amplifier. ADS/AWR/SPICE circuit simulation experience or equivalent. Good oral and written communication skills to interface with key internal and external customers. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires U.S. Person. Preferred Qualifications MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics. Eight (8) years technical research role experience. Design experience in RF components, such as combiner, filter, switch, mixer, circulator, VCO, power amp and antenna. HFSS simulation experience. Familiar with thermal consideration in PA design. PCB/chip‑on‑board design, test, and layout experience. MTBF calculation and circuit failure analysis experience. MMIC design and experience in interacting with foundry. GaN, GaAs, InP or LDMOS semiconductor experience. Load‑Pull experience. Active DOD Secret clearance. Salary RF Engineer IV: $132,320.00 – 198,480.00 annually. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Pay may vary based on location, role, education, and experience. Application Period Estimated 40 days from posting date; may be shortened or extended. Job posting date: November 26, 2025. Benefits Comprehensive PTO, paid holiday, and paid family leave programs. Student loan repayment program & tuition reimbursement. Tailored management/leadership training. Innovative medical programs, including family forming. Employment Details Seniority level: Not applicable Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Defense and Space Manufacturing EEO Statement CAES welcomes differences and celebrates new ideas. We are an equal opportunities employer. Everyone is welcome regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations or with disabilities, email CAEScareers@caes.com. Relocation & Visas We will not sponsor visas. #J-18808-Ljbffr