Radio Frequency System Engineer

Unified Talent Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Talent Group is partnered with an established organization in Cincinnati OH seeking an experienced RF Systems Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and validate complex RF systems and subsystems. You will contribute to system architecture and provide technical leadership across projects.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of RF engineering experience, strong knowledge of RF design (filters, amplifiers, impedance matching), and proficiency with RF modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of RF engineering experience required.
• Strong RF system architecture, modeling, simulation, integration, and validation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop RF system architectures, block diagrams, and subsystem specifications.
• Balance technical performance, cost, schedule, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Design, simulate, and analyze RF and mixed-signal circuits.
• Work with filters, amplifiers, matching networks, and analog/digital interfaces.
• Perform system-level modeling, trade studies, and performance analyses.
• Evaluate design alternatives and recommend optimized technical solutions.
• Develop and execute system-validation, characterization, and compliance test plans.
• Verify system performance, functionality, and reliability.
• Collaborate with RF, PCB, and mechanical designers.
• Optimize RF layout, signal integrity, thermal performance, EMI/EMC compliance, and producibility.
• Troubleshoot schematic design, board layout, assembly, integration, testing, and field performance.
• Support products through development, production, and post-production.
• Contribute technical concepts, design approaches, cost estimates, and supporting information for proposals.
• Participate in technical discussions with customers and internal stakeholders when required.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and program-management teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Support the development and implementation of engineering best practices.

Skills

RF system architecture

Modeling & simulation

System integration

Filters & amplifiers

Impedance matching

RF PCB design

EMI/EMC

Thermal management

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RF modeling tools

PCB design tools

Job description

Unified Talent Group is partnered with an established organization in Cincinnati OH seeking an experienced RF Systems Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and validate complex RF systems and subsystems. This position will contribute to system architecture, provide technical leadership on assigned projects, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable and manufacturable engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with RF system architecture, modeling, simulation, integration, and validation, along with the ability to guide projects throughout the complete product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop RF system architectures, block diagrams, and subsystem specifications.
• Balance technical performance, cost, schedule, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Design, simulate, and analyze RF and mixed-signal circuits.
• Work with filters, amplifiers, matching networks, and analog and digital interfaces.
• Perform system-level modeling, trade studies, and performance analyses.
• Evaluate design alternatives and recommend optimized technical solutions.
• Develop and execute system-validation, characterization, and compliance test plans.
• Verify system performance, functionality, and reliability.
• Collaborate with RF, printed circuit board, and mechanical designers.
• Optimize RF layout, signal integrity, thermal performance, EMI and EMC compliance, and producibility.
• Troubleshoot technical issues involving schematic design, board layout, assembly, integration, testing, and field performance.
• Support products throughout development, production, and post-production activities.
• Contribute technical concepts, design approaches, cost estimates, and supporting information for proposals.
• Participate in technical discussions with customers and internal stakeholders when required.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and program-management teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Support the development and implementation of engineering best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of relevant RF engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience with RF system architecture, modeling, simulation, integration, and validation.
• Strong knowledge of RF system design, including filters, amplifiers, impedance matching, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency with industry-standard RF modeling and simulation tools.
• Experience with RF and mixed-signal printed circuit board design principles.
• Knowledge of RF layout practices and signal-integrity considerations.
• Understanding of EMI and EMC requirements, thermal management, and environmental qualification.
• Experience integrating electrical, mechanical, and embedded electronic systems.
• Familiarity with software and firmware interactions within electronic systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and technical-leadership skills.
• Ability to define technical requirements and lead projects through verification and validation.