RF Spatial Engineer

Job Description:

This onsite RF engineering role focuses on architecting, designing, and validating advanced RF and microwave subsystems that support mission-critical communications across aerospace, defense, and satellite applications.

The position owns the full development lifecycle from concept, simulation, and circuit design through integration, verification, and production support, with an emphasis on performance, reliability, manufacturability, and environmental compliance in demanding high-power, high-frequency environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design quasi-optical and spatial power-combining architectures for advanced RF systems
• Perform electromagnetic, RF, and microwave simulations using tools such as ADS, AWR, HFSS, and CST, then translate results into optimized hardware designs
• Architect and simulate RF and microwave circuits and subsystems including power amplifiers, converters, synthesizers, filters, mixers, and T/R modules
• Specify, source, and evaluate RF components for high-power, high-reliability applications
• Develop test plans, configure measurement systems, and characterize prototype hardware for gain, efficiency, output power, noise figure, linearity, stability, and thermal behavior
• Prepare design reports, test documentation, root-cause analyses, failure reports, and manufacturing support materials
• Partner with mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, test, and quality teams to ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, and production-ready
• Support NPI activities including design reviews, prototype builds, manufacturability assessments, and production ramp issue resolution
• Troubleshoot design, testing, reliability, and manufacturing issues and recommend corrective actions and continuous improvement steps
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and stay current on emerging RF and microwave technologies

MUST HAVES:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field
• Minimum 3 years of direct experience in RF hardware design and measurement
• Hands-on experience designing, simulating, producing, and validating RF and microwave circuits and subsystems
• Proficiency with RF test equipment including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power meters
• Strong math skills including calculus and spatial reasoning
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across organizational levels
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and professional discretion
• Electronic warfare or radar experience is a plus

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