RF Analog Design Engineer

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Career development

Access to leadership

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an RF Analog Design Engineer to join a team delivering rugged embedded computing for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.

You will design RF and mixed-signal front-end architectures, develop high‑performance analog circuits, and collaborate with FPGA, PCB, and software engineers across the full product lifecycle. Expect opportunities to optimize signal integrity up to 18 GHz, work on clocking and power architectures, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in E.E. or related field.
• Expertise designing complete RF and mixed-signal signal chains including front ends, filtering, ADC/DAC interfaces and clocks.
• Experience taking RF hardware from system architecture to production.
• Strong RF theory, impedance matching, noise mitigation, shielding and high-speed PCB implementation.
• Experience selecting and integrating high-speed ADCs/DACs from TI/Analog Devices.
• RF circuits operating up to 18 GHz and interfacing to FPGA-based processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop RF and mixed-signal front-end architectures for defense/aerospace products.
• Collaborate with FPGA, PCB, embedded software, and systems teams through product lifecycle.
• Influence architecture decisions, solve signal integrity issues, and support production.
• Participate in clocking, power architecture, and multi-rate timing schemes.

Skills

RF design theory

Analog/mixed-signal design

Schematic capture PCB

RF front ends

High-speed interfaces

Clock generation

Power supplies design

Lab RF test equipment

Troubleshooting

ADC/DAC integration

ADC/DAC selection (TI/Analog Devices)

RF circuits up to 18 GHz

Collaborating with PCB layout

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Mentor Graphics Xpedition DxDesigner

Job description

RF Analog Design Engineer

Austin, TX

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.

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.

Background Profile

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

Additional Job Details

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $140000 up to $160,000 is negotiable for superstar candidate
• Location: Austin, TX
• Relocation: Yes
• Type of Role: Full‑time, Direct Hire
• Travel Required: Minimal
• Visa Sponsorship: U.S. Citizen or Green Card