Microwave Amplifier Design Engineer

IMS Recruiting; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A confidential industry leader is seeking an experienced RF Amplifier Design Engineer in the Village of Westbury, NY. The role involves designing, developing, and testing low-noise amplifiers. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and significant design experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in RF design or 2+ years with a Master's.
• Experience designing and simulating low-noise amplifiers.
• Hands-on lab/test experience with VNAs and spectrum analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design and test low-noise and medium-power amplifiers.
• Run linear and nonlinear simulations.
• Generate design reviews and documentation.

Skills

Low-noise amplifier design

Circuit simulation

Project management

Hands-on lab experience

Familiarity with GaAs and GaN

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Keysight ADS

Ansys HFSS

Job description

Base pay range: $95,000.00/yr – $130,000.00/yr

About the Role

A confidential, industry‑leading RF/microwave manufacturer is looking for an experienced RF Amplifier Design Engineer to design, develop, and test low‑noise and medium‑power amplifiers using both discrete transistor and MMIC technologies. You’ll work across hybrid and surface‑mount designs, run linear and nonlinear simulations, support production, and contribute directly to new product development. This is a hands‑on engineering role with real visibility inside the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and test discrete and MMIC‑based low‑noise/medium‑power amplifiers
• Build new RF and microwave circuits, components, and products
• Perform linear and nonlinear simulations for active and passive circuits
• Define specs for microwave components and subassemblies
• Support high‑reliability testing and screening requirements
• Generate design reviews, test reports, and documentation
• Work with manufacturing teams to ensure efficient build processes
• Estimate project schedules, track engineering labor, and support technical proposals

What You Need

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years experience, or Master’s with 2+
• At least 2 years designing and simulating low‑noise amplifiers
• Experience designing for manufacturability and managing engineering projects
• Proficient with linear CAE tools plus exposure to nonlinear CAE
• Hands‑on lab/test experience: VNAs, noise figure analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators
• Ability to work under a microscope in a cleanroom environment
• Familiarity with semiconductor devices like GaAs and GaN
• Must be able to obtain a Secret‑level security clearance

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with MIL‑specs: MIL‑PRF‑38534, MIL‑STD‑202
• Experience aligning and tuning fine‑pitch circuits under a microscope
• Knowledge of oscillator, synthesizer, PIN‑diode, and filter design
• System‑level cascade and spur analysis
• Proficiency with Keysight ADS, RFPro, Ansys HFSS, and EM simulation tools
• Design/test experience up to 26 GHz or higher (40 GHz preferred)
• Hybrid chip‑and‑wire and PCB SMT manufacturing exposure
• Wire bonding experience

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing; Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing; Space Research and Technology

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)