RF Engineer Principal

KGP Telecommunications•Annapolis, MD

About The Position

A Principal RF Engineer is a senior-level engineering professional who designs and develops radio frequency (RF) systems and components. They are responsible for overseeing the development of complex RF systems and ensuring their performance meets project requirements.

Requirements

Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
Experience: At least 10-15 years of experience in RF design, analysis, and testing is required.
Technical Skills: strong technical background in RF design, analysis, and testing is requiredas well as proficiency in using software tools such as MATLAB, ADS, and HFSS. Experience with network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other RF test equipment is also important.
Leadership Skills: strong leadership skills and experience leading teams of engineers and technicians.
Project Management Skills: experience in project management, including defining project scope, developing schedules, and ensuring that project deliverables are met on time and within budget.
Communication Skills: excellent communication skillsto work with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and system engineers. Require ability to clearly articulate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Problem-Solving Skills: strong problem-solving skills, as the position is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving complex RF design and testing issues.
Attention to Detail: strong attention to detail, as even small design or testing errors can have significant consequences in RF systems.
Innovation: have a passion for innovation and keeping up with the latest developments in RF technology.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Executive Management, public groups clients and/or customers.
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Professional Certifications: Certifications such as Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) or National Instruments Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) can be a plus, although not always required.
Additionally, a RF Principal may be required to have security clearances for certain government or defense-related projects.

Responsibilities

RF System Design: responsible for designing and developing RF systems for a variety of applications, including wireless communications, radar, and satellite communications.
Technical Leadership: Will provide technical leadership and guidance to other RF engineers, ensuring that designs meet performance requirements and are delivered on time and within
System Integration: Will work closely with other engineers to integrate RF systems with other components, including hardware and software.
Test and Evaluation: Will oversee the testing and evaluation of RF systems, ensuring that they meet performance requirements and are reliable and efficient.
Troubleshooting: Will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving complex RF design and testing issues and providing technical support to other engineers and technicians.
Documentation: Will be responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and reports.
Innovation: expected to stay up to date with the latest developments in RF technology, and to incorporate new and innovative ideas into
Customer Interaction: Work closely with customers to understand their requirements and to provide technical expertise and support throughout the development process.
Project Management: Responsible for managing projects, including defining project scope, developing schedules, and ensuring that project deliverables are met on time and within
Mentoring: responsible for mentoring and training other engineers, helping to develop their technical skills and knowledge.
SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:
Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
Industry Consensus Standards
Circet USA Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual
Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis