Radio Frequency Engineer IV

Frontgrade; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 121,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled RF Engineer IV to design and develop advanced RF components for high-reliability applications. This role involves leading the design of complex RF systems, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will engage in innovative projects that impact various sectors, including defense and healthcare. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and offers extensive benefits, including competitive health plans, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid leave. This position is ideal for those looking to shape the future of technology in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical (FSA + HSA)

Dental

Vision

Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching

Career Opportunity and Growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Generous PTO

8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in RF engineering with strong understanding of RF principles.
• Expertise in high power transceiver design and electrical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced RF components focusing on performance and power efficiency.
• Conduct feasibility studies and detailed reviews of customer specifications.

Skills

RF principles

electromagnetic theory

transmission lines

antenna design

signal processing

high power transceiver design

system-level simulation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (considered)

PhD (considered)

Job description

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.

We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.

Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!

Why Work For Us

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
• Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

*Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.

Overview

The RF Engineer IV is responsible for designing and developing advanced RF components that integrate multiple functionalities into a single chip “chip & wire”, with a focus on optimizing performance and power efficiency. This role leads the design of complex RF systems for Power RF applications in the 8-40GHz range, working knowledge in the kW power levels for radar, small form factor drones, or UAVs applications a plus. Additionally, the engineer will be involved in electrical analysis, process development, and continuous improvement efforts related to frequency extension and power density solutions.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and development of advanced RF components, focusing on integrating multiple functionalities into a single "chip & wire" solution, while optimizing performance, power efficiency, and thermal management.
• Conduct in-depth feasibility studies and perform detailed reviews of customer specifications to ensure the design meets performance requirements for Power RF systems in the 2-18GHz & 20-40GHz range.
• Design and develop high-performance RF systems for radar, UAVs, or small-form-factor drone applications, with experience in handling kW power levels and frequency extension.
• Lead development and perform electrical analysis and simulation to optimize system performance and ensure reliability in complex RF designs.
• Create and maintain detailed design schedules, ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop comprehensive plans and procedures for product qualification, design verification, and acceptance testing to ensure product integrity and compliance with industry standards.
• Contribute to the development of technical and strategic roadmaps for ongoing and future projects, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of technical proposals, offering innovative solutions and providing in-depth explanations to stakeholders.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's degree)
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline.
  • (12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
  • (6) years of experience may be considered w/ a Master's Degree.
  • (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD.
• Strong understanding of RF principles, including electromagnetic theory, transmission lines, antenna design, and signal processing, 3D field solving models
• Knowledge of components, schematic capture, and layout of electrical designs of RF and Analog circuitry
• Strong experience in high power transceiver design with TX output power range from 10W to 400W in frequencies range from 20MHz to 40GHz
• Familiarity with system-level simulation tools to evaluate RF performance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
• Pay Range: $121,424 - $154,681 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail].

If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your application and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter or to join our Talent Community Connect Portal - Connect (icims.com).