Principal RF Design Engineer (Phased Array)

Jobot; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Principal RF Design Engineer specializing in phased array systems. This role involves leading the design and validation of high-power microwave systems, requiring extensive experience in RF engineering and product lifecycle management. Join a dynamic team in a cutting-edge R&D environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

100% Medical Coverage

80/hrs sick pay and 19 paid holidays

100% 401k match up to 6%

Paid Lunches

Cutting Edge R&D Environment

Qualifications

• 10 - 15 years of industry experience.
• Experience with phased array systems.
• ITAR compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of phased array systems.
• Define product CONOPS and verification plans.
• Develop RF systems modeling artifacts.

Skills

Phased Array Design

Systems Level Experience

Product Lifecycle Management

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Principal RF Design Engineer (Phased Array)

Principal RF Design Engineer (Phased Array)

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Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $240,000.00/yr

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Job details

RF Systems Engineers who have Phased Array design ideally for defense applications, take a closer look!

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Salary $200,000 - $240,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are a defense technology company specializing in solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems designed to counter unmanned aircraft systems and optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications.



Why join us?

• 100% Medical Coverage (HMP or PPO)!
• 80/hrs sick pay and 19 paid holidays!
• 100% 40k match up to 6%!
• Paid Lunches!
• Cutting Edge R&D Environment!
  
  

Job Details

Summary

As our Principal RF Engineer, you will lead the architecture, design, calibration, and validation of Epirus high-power microwave phased array systems. They will define CONOPS, requirements, interfaces, and verification plans while collaborating with the RF design team. Ideal candidates have end-to-end phased array system design experience, from architecture trade studies to final integration and validation.

MUST-HAVES

• Phased Array or Antenna Design.
• Systems Level experience making requirements.
• Taking a product from concept to production.
• ITAR Compliant.
  
  

NICE TO HAVES

• Feeco or Grass (Optics tools for reflectors)
  
  

TEAM SIZE / ENVIRONMENT

• Company size is about 180 people, and the RF team is 3 people as of now and growing.
• Environment is 70% Product and 30% R&D.
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with the RF Design team to define and capture RF System architecture for Epirus phased array products
• Define and iterate on product concept of operations (CONOPS) for a variety of phased array applications
• Develop and own RF systems modeling artifacts such as system architectures, gain/loss budget, and end-to-end system power calculations
• Model and simulate phased array elements and systems in HFSS/CST or similar
• Develop and refine phased array calibration and verification methodology, including near-field probe testing
• Develop system-level test plans to exercise and measure the functionality and performance of RF systems in both indoor chambers and remote field test sites.
• Develop architecture and CONOPS of phased array-fed reflector systems, including simulations in TICRA/GRASP or similar
• Troubleshoot system-level RF issues/failures and provide recommended paths forward
• Hold design reviews and presentations with peers and act as an expert reviewer
  
  

Education & Experience

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus in RF Engineering and phased array systems
• 10 - 15 years of industry experience, preferably with experience spanning the entire product lifecycle (Concept to Delivery)
  
  

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  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development

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