Architecture development, requirements analysis, hardware design, hands-on testing of components, circuit card assemblies, and subsystems.
Design and development of transmitters, receivers, or exciters.
Design and optimization of RF circuits – either chains of components (receiver, exciter, etc.) or individual parts (filters, limiters, couplers, etc.).
Working with interdisciplinary teams – power, digital, mechanical, etc.
Schematic capture and RF routing.
Technical support during the transition to production and support to production activities.
Cost and schedule management plus proposal writing.

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years’ of prior relevant experience.
Experience with Microwave/RF system, subsystem and/or component analysis, design and/or test.
Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, CST, and/or Mentor Graphics’ Xpedition) and analytical tools (e.g., MATLAB).
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Senior Principal RF Design Engineer

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