A bachelor's degree in electronic engineering or a related technical discipline is required.
At least 8 years of professional experience in RF/microwave design or electronics engineering is required.
A solid understanding of RF/microwave theory, design practices, and test methodologies is required.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities
Design, simulate, build, and test RF/microwave hardware, especially RF microwave amplifiers, detectors, and frequency converters.
Apply advanced RF and microwave engineering principles to optimize gain, noise figure, linearity, stability, efficiency, and reliability.
Use industry-standard RF and design tools for circuit modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
Support prototype development, troubleshooting, and design validation testing.
Participate in technical reviews and provide guidance to less-experienced engineers.
Generate technical documentation and collaborate with manufacturing, test, and systems engineering teams.
Desired Qualifications
Senior-level experience is strongly preferred.
Description
RF Engineer IV – RF Microwave Design
Location: Sacramento, CA (On-site) Employment Type: Full-time Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced RF Electronic Engineer IV to lead the design, analysis, and evaluation of microwave-based components. This role focuses on high-performance RF components, including microwave amplifiers, detectors and frequency converters, supporting demanding and reliability-critical applications. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on RF design expertise and the ability to work independently on complex technical challenges while providing technical leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Design, simulate, build, and test RF/microwave hardware, with emphasis on RF microwave amplifiers, detectors and frequency converters.
Apply advanced RF and microwave engineering principles to optimize gain, noise figure, linearity, stability, efficiency, and reliability.
Use industry-standard RF and design tools for circuit modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
Support prototype development, troubleshooting, and design validation testing.
Participate in technical reviews and provide guidance to less-experienced engineers.
Generate clear technical documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, test, and systems engineering.
Compensation
Competitive salary, estimated range $92,000 – $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Why Join Us
Ability to work on advanced microwave hardware in a hands-on engineering environment.
Advancement opportunities with a growing company.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in RF/microwave design or electronics engineering (Senior-level experience strongly preferred).
Solid understanding of RF/microwave theory, design practices, and test methodologies.