Junior RF Engineer - Millimeter-Wave & High-Power Systems

Quaise Energy; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaise Energy is seeking an early-career RF Engineer to support design, modeling, testing, and deployment of high-power RF and millimeter-wave transmission systems for our drilling technology. You will work with cross-functional teams to apply advanced electromagnetic theory and RF design skills in a fast-paced R&D environment.

The role involves electromagnetic modeling, lab experiments, field testing, data analysis, and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to gyrotron-related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field is required.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, RF/Microwave Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• 0–3 years of relevant research or industry experience in RF, microwave, or millimeter-wave engineering.
• Experience with high‑power RF systems, vacuum electronics, or gyrotron technology is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, simulation, and testing of RF and millimeter-wave components and transmission systems.
• Assist in development and integration of waveguide components such as bends, tapers, mode converters, and diagnostics.
• Perform electromagnetic modeling and simulation using tools such as HFSS, CST, COMSOL, MATLAB, or similar.
• Participate in laboratory experiments, hardware integration, and field testing activities.
• Analyze test data and contribute to iterative design improvements.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and design notes.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and field engineering teams to support system development.
• Assist in packaging and ruggedization of RF systems for transition from laboratory to field deployment.
• Support troubleshooting of RF performance issues and system diagnostics.
• Contribute to safe lab practices and continuous improvement of engineering processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

RF engineering

Millimeter-wave

Waveguide components

VNA measurements

EM simulation tools

MATLAB

Python

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

PhD preferred

Tools

HFSS

CST

COMSOL

MATLAB

Job description

Quaise Energy is seeking an early-career RF Engineer to support design, modeling, testing, and deployment of high-power RF and millimeter-wave transmission systems for our drilling technology. You will work with cross-functional teams to apply advanced electromagnetic theory and RF design skills in a fast-paced R&D environment.

The role involves electromagnetic modeling, lab experiments, field testing, data analysis, and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to gyrotron-related