Senior RF/ Microwave Engineer

Overview

In this role you will design, validate and deliver RF/ Microwave circuitry for airborne radar systems. You will work within a diverse engineering team supporting hardware and system-level integration for complex platforms. You’ll tackle high-frequency design challenges, document deliverables, and maintain configuration control, while mentoring junior engineers. This position offers the chance to shape cutting-edge radar technology for Fortune 500 customers and contribute to a high-performance engineering culture.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality RF/ Microwave circuit designs
• Document and record engineering deliverables
• Support hardware and system-level integration and verification
• Maintain designs under configuration control
• Provide progress reports on milestones
• Supervise less experienced RF/Microwave engineers on the project

Key requirements

• Microwave PCB materials & design techniques
• Microwave Sub-System design
• Microwave power amplifier design & technology
• Design of complex microwave switch matrix
• Application of microwave GaAs/ GaN MMICs
• Design of complex passive microwave structures
• S-parameter manipulation
• EM 3D and 2D simulation techniques
• Non-linear circuit simulation and modelling
• Matching network design
• Microwave component selection
• Understanding of Radar/RF Systems (frequency synthesizer, receiver architectures)
• General RF/Microwave PCB-level design with COTS components
• Proficient in RF/Microwave design tools: AWR Microwave Office, CST Microwave Studio, Keysight ADS, or AWR Visual System Simulator

• Team leadership and mentorship
• Clear communication and documentation
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Microwave circuit design
• Sub-system design for RF/Microwave
• PA design and GaAs/GaN MMICs

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