Electrical Engineer: RF Subsystems (PCB Specialist)
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Full Time
Posted September 8, 2025
$155k - $198k
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Job Description
The position involves designing, implementing, and testing high-performance RF mmWave subsystems, including PCB layout, schematic capture, and collaboration with mechanical teams, within a fast-paced environment requiring technical expertise and leadership in electronic and RF hardware development for military applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and test high-performance RF mmWave subsystems
- Perform preliminary and critical circuit designs using COTS or custom components
- Oversee fabrication and testing processes to ensure quality and adherence to timelines
- Conduct schematic capture, PCB layout, and prepare fabrication documentation
- Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering on thermal solutions and mechanical design considerations
- Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in development
Requirements
- Extensive experience with Schematic Capture and PCB Layout
- Minimum 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, and testing electronic circuits
- Proficiency in simulating the behavior of electronics using software such as HFSS, ADS, or similar
- Expertise in RF mmW PCB development, layout, and testing
- Experience with Altium Designer
- Proven track record in the design and qualification of hardware for military applications
- In-depth knowledge of electronic sub-assemblies from component to subsystem level, including operation, controls, and safety
- Strong familiarity with the characteristics and trade-offs of today’s active and passive components, and the availability of COTS components
- Advanced understanding of RF components and devices
- Expertise in conventional and advanced microelectronic packaging integration and thermal management
- Proficiency with digital, mixed-signal, power, and signal integrity tools
- Comprehensive knowledge of PCB manufacturing standards including IPC 6012, IPC-A-610, and drill tolerancing
- Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent advanced degree (preferred)
Benefits & Perks
Compensation salary range: 154,500 - 197,900 USD
Bonus benefits
Travel requirement: Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time
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