Senior RF Engineer II (Hardware)
Core
Own technical direction and final sign-off for RF hardware implementation across unmanned systems products involving wireless links.
Role type
Senior IC RF hardware engineer
Builds
High-performance unmanned systems with wireless connectivity
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / RF Hardware
Required skills
RF hardware design, link budget analysis, cascade analysis, spectral performance analysis, RF subsystem requirements, RF/system simulation (SystemVue, HFSS, ADS, MATLAB, Simulink), RF architecture, radio standards, antennas, component selection, filtering, gain planning, noise, linearity, verification, validation, production acceptance testing, DFM, DFT
Preferred skills
MS or PhD in EE with focus on RF/microwaves, electromagnetics, communications, antenna integration, embedded wireless products, desense, coexistence, EMI/EMC, mechanical/RF coupling, production RF acceptance tests, tuning strategy, yield monitoring, manufacturing feedback loops, technical leadership across multiple products
Technologies
SystemVue, HFSS, ADS, MATLAB, Simulink
Responsibilities
Own final technical sign-off for RF hardware implementations, Review and approve link budgets and spectral performance, Set technical direction for RF hardware implementation and validation, Use simulation tools to model and validate RF architectures, Drive root cause analysis for RF connectivity issues, Propose and validate RF architectural decisions and component selections, Provide deep technical guidance to engineers and cross-functional teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
