RF Analog Design Engineer

NPAworldwide; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contribution

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Technical training opportunities

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking an RF Analog Design Engineer to develop advanced RF/mixed-signal front-end architectures for rugged embedded computing used in defense/aerospace. You will work with FPGA, PCB, embedded software, and systems teams to optimize RF paths and power designs.

You will design low-noise analog circuits, clocking, and support multiple sampling rates while guiding product lifecycle from concept to production, solving signal integrity challenges and enabling next-gen RF platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience designing RF and mixed-signal signal chains.
• Experience taking RF hardware from architecture to production.
• Strong RF theory: filtering, impedance matching, noise, shielding.
• Experience with high-speed ADCs/DACs from TI/Analog Devices.
• RF circuits up to 18 GHz.
• Digital interfaces between converters and FPGA.
• Clocking/distribution for multiple sampling rates.
• Low-noise power supplies design.
• Laboratory RF testing with standard equipment.
• Collaboration with PCB layout for impedance control and manufacturability.
• Strong troubleshooting of analog/mixed-signal issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop RF front-end architectures for embedded computing products.
• Design RF signal paths and low-noise circuitry.
• Collaborate with FPGA, PCB, software, and systems engineers.
• Guide architecture decisions through concept to production.
• Address signal integrity challenges across the product lifecycle.

Skills

RF design

Mixed-signal design

High-speed PCB

ADC/DAC interfaces

Clock generation

Power supplies

Troubleshooting

Lab measurement

Signal integrity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Xpedition

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

The Company

Join a recognized leader in rugged embedded computing for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. This is an opportunity to work on next-generation RF and mixed-signal hardware that powers advanced radar, electronic warfare, communications, and signal processing platforms used in some of the world's most demanding environments.

Job Description

This is an opportunity to work on next-generation RF and mixed-signal hardware that powers advanced radar, electronic warfare, communications, and signal processing platforms used in some of the world's most demanding environments. You'll collaborate with world-class FPGA, PCB, embedded software, and systems engineers to develop cutting-edge RF solutions that directly impact mission-critical technologies.

Why This Company Stands Out

• Part of a global technology leader with more than $7 billion in annual revenue
• Industry leader in open architecture embedded computing for defense, aerospace, industrial automation, and scientific markets
• Products support military programs across land, sea, air, and space, as well as demanding commercial and industrial applications
• Known for innovation in FPGA, RF, high-speed networking, and embedded computing technologies
• Collaborative engineering culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and continuous product development
• This position supports company's next generation of FMC and RFSoC-based products, helping customers solve some of the most demanding RF and signal processing challenges in the industry.

They Value and Appreciate Their Employees

Engineers are trusted to solve difficult technical problems while enjoying an environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Career development and technical training opportunities
• Collaborative engineering culture with direct access to technical leadership
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge defense and RF technologies
• Long-term career growth within a global engineering organization

Your Role With The Company

As an RF Analog Design Engineer, you'll help develop sophisticated analog front-end architectures for high-performance embedded computing products used in defense and aerospace applications. You'll design RF signal paths, low-noise analog circuitry, clocking systems, and power architectures while collaborating closely with FPGA, PCB layout, embedded software, and systems engineering teams. Your work will span the complete product lifecycle from concept and simulation through hardware validation and production allowing you to influence architecture decisions, solve challenging signal integrity problems, and contribute directly to next-generation RF and mixed-signal platforms.

Community Information

Austin, Texas consistently ranks among the nation's top cities for technology professionals. Home to a thriving engineering community, outstanding universities, vibrant entertainment districts, and abundant outdoor recreation, Austin offers an exceptional quality of life. Residents enjoy no state income tax, a strong job market, excellent schools, live music, and year-round outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and water sports.

Qualifications

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Expertise designing complete RF and mixed-signal signal chains, including RF front ends, analog filtering, ADC/DAC interfaces, clock generation, synchronization, and low-noise power architectures
• Experience taking complex RF hardware from system architecture through schematic capture, PCB implementation, hardware debugging, validation, and production
• Strong understanding of RF design theory, including filter design, impedance matching, signal integrity, noise mitigation, shielding, grounding, and high-speed mixed-signal PCB implementation
• Extensive experience selecting and integrating high-speed ADCs and DACs from vendors such as Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, or similar manufacturers
• Strong experience designing RF circuits operating up to 18 GHz
• Strong understanding of digital interfaces connecting high-speed converters to FPGA-based processing architectures
• Experience designing programmable clock generation and distribution systems supporting multiple sampling rates and bandwidths
• Experience designing low-noise power supplies for high-performance mixed-signal and RF systems
• Hands-on laboratory experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, and related RF test equipment
• Experience collaborating closely with PCB layout engineers to optimize component placement, controlled impedance routing, grounding, isolation, and manufacturability
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex analog and mixed-signal performance issues

Highly Desired

• Experience designing systems using AMD Xilinx RFSoC devices
• Experience with board-to-board synchronization, timing distribution, phase alignment, and multi-board RF systems
• Strong experience designing RF circuits operating up to 30 GHz
• Experience with Mentor Graphics Xpedition DxDesigner
• Experience with complex multilayer PCB technologies, blind/buried microvias, and low-loss RF materials
• Previous experience developing RF hardware for defense, aerospace, electronic warfare, communications, radar, or embedded computing applications
• Strong technical leadership with the ability to mentor engineers and contribute to architecture decisions

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

• Part of a global technology leader with more than $7 billion in annual revenue
• Industry leader in open architecture embedded computing for defense, aerospace, industrial automation, and scientific markets
• Products support military programs across land, sea, air, and space, as well as demanding commercial and industrial applications
• Known for innovation in FPGA, RF, high-speed networking, and embedded computing technologies
• Collaborative engineering culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and continuous product development
• This position supports company's next generation of FMC and RFSoC-based products, helping customers solve some of the most demanding RF and signal processing challenges in the industry.

Salary

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 110000

Salary Max : $ 140000

Currency Type : USD