Lead RF Design Engineer Job at PA Consulting (Melbourn)

Principal RF Design Engineer

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Location

United States , Cedar Rapids

Salary:

105254.00 - 178931.00 USD / Year

Baesystems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent
Must have 6+ years of experience working in Engineering or the Electronics Field
Experienced with RF Design in L-band frequencies
deep knowledge of S‑parameters, impedance matching, noise figure, linearity, and system‑level trade‑offs
US Citizen capable of obtaining a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers

Job Responsibility

Lead the hardware design for RF circuit cards on the Weapons Hardware team for guided weapons products through the full development cycle, including requirements, prelim/critical design, integration, qualification, and high rate factory support
Design, test, analyze, integrate, qualify and document hardware of moderate to high complexity
Support RF MMIC development for GPS receivers across multiple product portfolios: airborne, weapons, and ground military products
Provide technical leadership for RF hardware architecture, design and development of Military GPS applications
Utilize RF design and analysis tools and software, esp. ADS and MATLAB
Contribute to engineering program pursuits and bid estimates
Work closely with other engineering disciplines (ie mechanical, software and systems engineering) to ensure the electrical design is appropriate for the project/product design approach
Work with mechanical engineers to ensure proper packaging of electronics
Participate in cross-functional team efforts in integration, pre-qualification and qualification for products and sub-systems of moderate to high complexity
Conduct root-cause-analysis and technical investigations for software/hardware designs

What we offer

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays

Fulltime

Senior RF Design Engineer

This position presents the opportunity to apply expertise in Radio Frequency (RF...

Location

United States , Middletown

Salary:

Not provided

NuWaves RF Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
15+ years of RF module and/or RF Systems engineering experience
U.S. Citizenship
Technical leadership in setting and accomplishing project tasks
Proficient in the design of RF systems
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the design of specialized RF circuits and systems
Broad yet expert knowledge and understanding of RF electrical circuits and systems
Expert in the use Engineering Design Software tools (e.g. Genesys, AWR, SPICE)
Complex problem solving/analysis
Results-Driven Leadership

Job Responsibility

Make sound decisions for system approaches and tradeoffs
Assist in improving daily processes to ensure the Engineering Technical Team meets customer requirements
Lead the RF Engineering Technical Teams to be a culture in alignment with NuWaves’ Culture statement
Communicate effectively, both verbally and by writing, to Program Managers and to the Engineering Technical Team
Lead the Bid and Proposal (B&P) process by providing engineering cost estimates, technical writing that conveys competency, technical evaluation, engineering approaches, and detailed solutions
Write technical papers, white papers, status reports, and application notes that support NuWaves’ strategic and tactical plans
Be accountable to Program Managers in meeting deadlines and deliverables
Mentor junior RF engineers
Direct Engineering Technicians to effectively and proficiently complete project tasks
Work effectively with CAD engineers in capturing design details

Fulltime

RF and Microwave Design Engineer

This position presents the opportunity to apply expertise in Radio Frequency (RF...

Location

United States , Middletown

Salary:

Not provided

NuWaves RF Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) or related field
2-6 years RF design experience
U.S. Citizenship
knowledge of RF/MW circuits that include power amplifiers through C-Band, RF upconverters and downconverters, RF filters, and low noise amplifiers
strong technical writing skills

Job Responsibility

Work within an integrated product team assisting in the design of NuWaves’ product development
Lead the design of high-performance RF circuitry within 12 months
Write system and sub-system requirements of non-complex RF/MW systems
Capable of deriving the requirements within 18 months
Support the writing of technical proposals, status reports, whitepapers, and other technical papers within 4 months
Generate a working understanding of NuWaves’ business system within 60 days, with the goal of contributing to system improvements thereafter
This includes understanding the company strategy and working within NuWaves’ Quality Management System

Fulltime

Principal FPGA Design Engineer - 4G/5G Radio Systems

Are you a FPGA Design Engineer looking for a new opportunity? Are you looking fo...

Location

Canada , Kanata

Salary:

62.19 - 72.43 USD / Hour

Randstad

Expiration Date

June 29, 2026

Requirements

7+ Years of RTL Expertise: Proven track record in high-complexity FPGA design, specifically using SystemVerilog or Verilog. (Note: Candidate must be willing to work exclusively in a non-VHDL environment).
Altera/Intel Toolchain: Mastery of Quartus Prime for synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure on high-density FPGAs.
DSP Modeling: Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink for algorithmic modeling and fixed-point simulation prior to RTL implementation.
Protocol Mastery: Deep expertise in AXI (AXI4-Stream, AXI4-Lite) and Ethernet (10G/25G/100G) protocol implementation.
High Speed Interfaces: Practical experience with JESD204B/C, PCIe, and multi-gigabit SERDES transceivers.
Synchronization: Understanding of timing and synchronization protocols, such as PTP (IEEE 1588) and SyncE.
Wireless Infrastructure: Direct experience developing Radio Units (RU) or Massive MIMO systems.
Industry Standards: Functional knowledge of 3GPP physical layer specifications and O-RAN (Open RAN) Fronthaul interfaces (eCPRI/CPRI).
Signal Processing: Experience implementing Digital Up/Down Conversion (DUC/DDC), Crest Factor Reduction (CFR), or Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) in hardware.
Advanced Verification: Experience with UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) and constrained-random testing to ensure 'first-time-right' silicon/FPGA bitstreams.

Job Responsibility

Define System Requirements: Translate high-level customer needs and 3GPP/O-RAN standards into detailed functional specifications for the entire FPGA ecosystem.
Drive 5G Roadmap: Architect FPGA IP specifically for 4G/5G Radio Units, ensuring designs align with industry trends and long-term organizational strategy.
Strategic Design Choices: Set the standard for product excellence by selecting optimal components and design methodologies to meet aggressive cost and performance targets.
High-Complexity RTL Development: Lead the implementation of complex logic blocks using SystemVerilog, focusing on high-speed Ethernet and AXI protocol integration.
Model-Based Design: Utilize MATLAB and Simulink to model signal processing algorithms before translating them into hardware-efficient RTL.
Ensure Design Integrity: Oversee the full validation lifecycle, from UVM-based simulation to hands-on system-level testing and timing closure using Altera Quartus.
Hardware-Software Synergy: Partner closely with software and RF teams to ensure seamless interoperability between hardware logic and low-level software drivers.
Technical Authority: Act as the primary consultant on critical, high-impact projects, providing 'whiteboard-level' solutions to unusually complex engineering hurdles.
Team Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of best practices in RTL coding and version control (Git).
Executive Communication: Bridge the gap between engineering and management by communicating project progress, risks, and technical visions to senior leadership.

Fulltime

Senior RF Engineer

Amentum is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to support our U.S. Navy customers.

Location

United States , Odon, Indiana

Salary:

Not provided

Amentum

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other STEM discipline from an accredited university and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance
US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Experience leading engineering projects and tasking of team members
Experience in development, integration and testing of RF systems
Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex HW/SW integration problems
Experience with lab test equipment such as function generator, oscilloscope, multi-meter, spectrum analyzers, etc
REAL ID is required for initial access to customer site

Job Responsibility

Provide analysis and evaluate design changes to high power microwave, transmitter-receiver module, antenna, RF-digital hybrid circuit, and related hardware
Perform analysis and market research to recommend components to resolve obsolescence issues
Develop M&S and T&E to perform radio frequency signal characterization
Develop M&S and T&E to perform antenna characterization and antenna isolation characterization
Perform advanced troubleshooting and engineering investigation to resolve problems exhibited in RF systems
Prepare and/or review technical documentation including proposals, whitepapers, reports and other types of documentation
Provide technical guidance to senior leadership, program management and engineers

Fulltime

Senior Hardware Design Engineer

We are seeking experienced and highly skilled Senior Hardware Design Engineers t...

Location

Türkiye

Salary:

Not provided

ERA RF Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electronics, Electrical-Electronics or Communications Engineering
Minimum 5 years of experience in hardware design and development
Solid foundation in electrical engineering fundamentals and system-level thinking
Strong hands-on experience in RF and Microwave design
Proficient with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium Designer preferred)
Knowledge of high-speed interfaces, signal integrity and PCB layout best practices
Familiarity with EMC/EMI compliance and standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-461
Practical experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and VNAs
Proficient in prototype assembly, soldering and hands-on debugging
Strong collaboration skills

Job Responsibility

Design, develop and validate RF/Microwave hardware and embedded subsystems
Lead schematic and PCB design activities for high-speed digital, analog and RF circuits
Perform circuit modeling, simulation, and performance optimization
Support prototype bring-up, hardware debugging and functional verification
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including embedded software, digital design and mechanical engineering
Prepare and maintain documentation for design, development and testing activities
Contribute to system integration and field testing
Provide technical support for manufacturing and production validation

Senior Staff Electrical Engineer, RF

As a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer at Boston Dynamics, you will play a pivota...

Location

United States , Waltham

Salary:

114195.28 - 181175.20 USD / Year

Boston Dynamics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of proficiency / demonstrated architectural leadership designing PCBAs incorporating wireless communications subsystems using Altium or similar CAD tools
Expert grasp of EMI/EMC mitigation strategies in high-speed/high-power environments, and a deep knowledge of RF fundamentals (link budget, antenna tuning, coexistence)
Proficiency with Linux command line and computer networking concepts
Strong knowledge of PCB fabrication, assembly, and signal integrity
Competency with Python, LabView, and/or MATLAB
BS or MS (preferred) in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job Responsibility

Lead the design of electrical schematics and layouts incorporating power, analog, microprocessor, radio modules, and antennas
Own the EMI/EMC and RF validation lifecycle, including testing strategy, contribute significantly to regulatory compliance efforts (e.g. Intentional Radiator, Immunity/Susceptibility), and manage relationships with 3rd party test labs
Define and drive design architecture, component strategy, and design validation plans for complex, multi-board systems
Work cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to design and optimize radio/antenna performance in a challenging, metal-rich mechanical environment
Debug electrical and radio communication issues to root cause and develop improvements
Utilize Linux command-line tools and scripting (Python/Bash/etc.) to configure radios/networks, execute tools, and automate testing
Provide mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers on best practices, design methods, and development workflows
Develop comprehensive design documents and test plans/reports

What we offer

medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure

Fulltime

Principal RF Engineer

We are seeking a Principal RF Engineer with advanced expertise in RF front-end s...

Location

United States , Sterling

Salary:

Not provided

Axon

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (Ph.D. preferred)
8+ years of experience in advanced RF system development, particularly in SDR, wireless, or sensing domains
Demonstrated expertise in High-power RF amplifier and LNA design
Demonstrated expertise in Multiband and wideband RF front-end architecture
Demonstrated expertise in Antenna design, simulation, and validation
Proficient in RF simulation and test tools (ADS, HFSS, CST, MATLAB/Python, VNA, spectrum analyzer, etc.)
Deep understanding of propagation physics, impedance matching, linearity, and thermal effects in RF systems
Experience with counter-UAS, radar, SIGINT, or defense-oriented RF systems
Familiarity with SDR platforms such as USRP, GNURadio, or custom FPGA-based solutions
Experience with beamforming, MIMO, direction-finding, or geolocation technologies

Job Responsibility

Architect and develop RF front ends including PAs, LNAs, and filters
Specify and integrate antennas for SDR platforms, ensuring optimized performance across frequency bands and dynamic environments
Lead RF validation, characterization, and environmental qualification for field deployments
Collaborate with other RF engineers, antenna experts, hardware, software, and systems teams to optimize performance in real-world scenarios
Serve as a technical leader and mentor, supporting the long-term roadmap and cross-functional integration

What we offer

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
Discretionary paid time off
Paid parental leave for all
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Fitness Programs
Emotional & Mental Wellness support
Learning & Development programs
Snacks in our offices

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