Senior Microwave Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Linköpings kommun; Hybrid; SEK 669,600 - 781,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Possibility to work from home once a week

Travel opportunities

Job summary

The City of Shakopee, MN is hiring a Senior Microwave Design Engineer to advance radar-based sensing technologies within the Microwave and Electronics group. This role involves designing and developing microwave solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and enhancing engineering processes.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, experience in RF design, and be able to communicate effectively in English. The position is hybrid, based in Linköping with the possibility of working from home once a week.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, focusing on high-frequency circuits.
• Experience in microwave, RF, or radar system design.
• Hands-on experience with circuit simulation and PCB layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve microwave solutions, including antennas and RF components.
• Contribute to product development phases from concept to production.
• Perform simulation, design, and validation of RF circuits.

Skills

Microwave solutions design

RF circuit simulation

Schematic design

Laboratory measurements for RF systems

Collaboration and communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microwave Office

HFSS

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for a Senior Microwave Design Engineer to join our Microwave and Electronics group within the Engineering organization. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of advanced radar-based sensing technologies used in industrial automation. You will work across the full product lifecycle, helping deliver high-performance, reliable solutions that support safer and more sustainable operations globally. This position is based in Linköping, Sweden, with a hybrid work arrangement available.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Design, develop, and improve passive and active microwave solutions, including radar front-ends, antennas, waveguide structures, and RF components
• Contribute to all phases of product development, from concept and prototyping to testing and production ramp-up
• Perform simulation, design, and validation of RF circuits and systems using industry-relevant tools and methods
• Develop and enhance engineering processes, tools, and ways of working
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure system integration and performance
• Provide technical guidance and share expertise with colleagues across teams
• Engage with external partners, including industry stakeholders and academic institutions, to support innovation and knowledge sharing

Who You Are

You build collaboration by bringing people together to share ideas and solve problems. You apply your technical expertise to develop practical and innovative solutions, while continuously seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes. You communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and adapt your approach to different situations. You prioritize work efficiently, focusing on what drives the greatest impact.

For This Role, You Will Need

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with a focus on high-frequency circuits, systems, or electromagnetics
• Experience working in microwave, RF, or radar system design within a product development or engineering environment
• Hands‑on experience with circuit simulation, schematic design, and PCB layout tools (e.g., Microwave Office, HFSS, or similar)
• Practical experience setting up and performing laboratory measurements for RF circuits and systems
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in a global working environment

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Experience working with FMCW radar technology or similar sensing systems
• Knowledge of antenna design and wireless communication systems
• Familiarity with system integration in industrial or embedded environments
• Experience collaborating across teams or mentoring colleagues
• Basic knowledge of Swedish or willingness to learn

Additional Information

This position is based in Linköping and requires travel to the Gothenburg office when needed. We offer the possibility of working from home one day per week.

Welcome with your application no later than August 9th, 2026. Please note due to summer vacation period you will not hear back from us until August.

Contact Niklas Penndal, Director Electrical & Microwave Engineer, at [e-mail].