Senior RF Design Engineer

Infinite Electronics International, Inc.•Lewisville, TX

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Senior RF Design Engineer will lead the design and development of advanced RF and microwave components and assemblies for Pasternack and Fairview Microwave product lines. This role involves creating innovative solutions for connectors, adapters, cable assemblies, antennas, and other RF/microwave products that meet stringent performance requirements. The engineer will manage complex projects from concept through production, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to support aggressive growth initiatives. Additionally, the Senior RF Design Engineer will work closely with customers to define specifications that meet their needs and partner with suppliers to ensure design manufacturability and quality throughout the development process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 10 years of RF/microwave design experience, preferably in passive components and assemblies.
Proven track record in product development for high-frequency applications (up to 67 GHz or higher).

Nice To Haves

Expertise in RF/microwave theory, transmission lines, impedance matching, and connector design.
Proficiency with CAD tools and RF simulation software (HFSS, ADS, CST).
Familiarity with industry standards (MIL-STD, IEC, IEEE).
Strong project management and mentoring skills.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Develop RF and microwave components (e.g., coaxial connectors, adapters, cable assemblies, attenuators, terminations, antennas) to meet customer and market requirements focusing on innovation.
Perform simulations and modeling using industry-standard tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, CST).
Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Analyze customer requirements and propose feasible, cost-effective solutions.
Define and execute test plans for RF performance (VSWR, insertion loss, return loss, PIM, etc.).
Troubleshoot and resolve design or performance issues.
Interfacing and collaborating with customers to define specifications that meet their needs.
Work closely with manufacturing, quality, sourcing and external suppliers to ensure design manufacturability and cost optimization.
Provide technical support to sales and application engineering teams.
Stay current with RF/microwave industry trends and emerging technologies.
Recommend design enhancements and new product opportunities.