RF I Microwave Design Engineer
About The Position
The RF/Microwave Design Engineer will join the mm-Wave Subsystems Design Group, which develops advanced millimeter-wave front-end products for AI/ML, 5G, 6G, automotive radar, and aerospace and defense applications. The engineer will contribute to new product architecture and own or support RF/microwave design activities from concept through production. The role includes designing RF/microwave signal-conditioning components, developing electromagnetic models, validating prototypes, troubleshooting hardware, and collaborating with manufacturing partners. The successful candidate will apply electrical engineering and RF/microwave principles alongside practical simulation, measurement, and hardware-debugging skills. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position in Santa Rosa, California, five days per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with an emphasis on RF and microwave design, or equivalent industry experience.
- Strong foundation in electrical engineering, electronics, and RF/microwave principles.
- Proficiency with microwave modeling and simulation tools.
- Experience or demonstrated capability with 1D, 2.5D, and 3D electromagnetic simulators.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Creativity and ability to develop innovative technical solutions.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage engineering resources effectively.
- Ability to work onsite in Santa Rosa, California, five days per week.
- Must meet the employer's work authorization requirements; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Four or more years of experience in RF, microwave, or mm-wave subsystem design.
- Proficiency with Keysight ADS, Genesys, and EMPro.
- Experience using RF/mm-wave measurement equipment, including vector network analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and automated test systems.
- Experience debugging and troubleshooting RF/mm-wave hardware.
- Experience correlating measurement results with simulation models.
- Experience performing root-cause analysis and implementing design improvements.
- Experience with design verification, product qualification, and transitioning RF hardware into manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience in electromagnetic simulation, RF hardware development, and prototype characterization.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to new product architecture.
- Own or support RF/microwave design activities from concept through production.
- Design RF/microwave signal-conditioning components.
- Develop electromagnetic models.
- Validate prototypes.
- Debug and troubleshoot RF/mm-wave hardware.
- Correlate measurement results with simulation models.
- Perform root-cause analysis and implement design improvements.
- Support design verification and product qualification.
- Help transition RF hardware into manufacturing.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and manufacturing partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
