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Principal RF Design Engineer – Job Overview
We’re seeking a Principal RF Design Engineer with deep expertise in RF/microwave receiver design up to 18 GHz to lead complex design projects and mentor a team of talented engineers at a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer. Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of advanced RF/microwave receivers and frequency converters. Contribute as both an individual designer and technical leader. Perform top-level requirements analysis, system architecture, and functional allocations. Support business development efforts through white papers and technical proposals. Present design concepts and technical updates to customers during design reviews. Mentor junior engineers and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration. What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred). 10+ years of hands‑on experience in RF/microwave circuit design for receivers or frequency converters to 18 GHz or higher. Expertise with SMT‑based PCB RF/MW circuit design, frequency planning, spur analysis, and PLL integration. Experience in super‑heterodyne receiver design, wideband, high dynamic range, and/or mmWave systems. Familiarity with tools such as Keysight Genesys, OrCAD, MATLAB, and PSPICE. Strong technical leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Engineering and Manufacturing
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We’re seeking a Principal RF Design Engineer with deep expertise in RF/microwave receiver design up to 18 GHz to lead complex design projects and mentor a team of talented engineers at a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer. Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of advanced RF/microwave receivers and frequency converters. Contribute as both an individual designer and technical leader. Perform top-level requirements analysis, system architecture, and functional allocations. Support business development efforts through white papers and technical proposals. Present design concepts and technical updates to customers during design reviews. Mentor junior engineers and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration. What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred). 10+ years of hands‑on experience in RF/microwave circuit design for receivers or frequency converters to 18 GHz or higher. Expertise with SMT‑based PCB RF/MW circuit design, frequency planning, spur analysis, and PLL integration. Experience in super‑heterodyne receiver design, wideband, high dynamic range, and/or mmWave systems. Familiarity with tools such as Keysight Genesys, OrCAD, MATLAB, and PSPICE. Strong technical leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Engineering and Manufacturing
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