Senior Principal RF Engineer
Metrea Management LLC•Victor, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Senior Principal RF Engineer, you will drive the design, development, testing, and debugging of advanced RF systems. This role requires a proven leader with deep technical expertise in RF engineering and a track record of guiding projects from initial prototype through full-rate production. The ideal candidate will work both independently and as a team leader, demonstrating hands-on proficiency while mentoring junior engineers and setting a high standard for design and development practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years’ experience in RF hardware development.
- Strong grasp of RF including receivers, power amplifiers and antenna design concepts
- Ability to perform cascade analysis of RF transceiver systems.
- Experience with RF circuit design software such as ADS/MWO and schematic capture tools such as OrCAD or DxDesigner
- Strong proficiency in RF simulation and modeling tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, CST, MATLAB)
- Ability to design general analog circuitry, power supplies and RF/Digital interfaces.
- Proficient at RF and high-speed PCB layout including material selection, EM simulation and shielding.
- Knowledge of modern communication systems concepts (RF, IF/IQ, time/frequency domains, modulation).
- Strong understanding of product development life cycles, from concept to full-rate production
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and debug complex RF systems and components
- Work independently or lead a team to design, implement, and resolve RF system challenges
- Lead cross-functional teams in the development of new products, taking them from prototype to full-rate production
- Collaborate with hardware, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to resolve major product issues
- Drive process improvements, enhancing design efficiency, product quality, and manufacturability
- Participate in and lead design reviews, ensuring adherence to best engineering practices
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing
- Present technical solutions to customers and stakeholders, articulating complex RF concepts effectively
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety, and regulatory requirements for RF systems
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical plan options
- HSA/FSA accounts
- Dental and vision coverage
- 6% employer 401(k) match
- Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
- Generous PTO
- Life and disability insurance
- Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
- AD&D Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
