RF Analog Design Engineer

NPAworldwide; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Generous PTO and holidays

Career development opportunities

Access to technical leadership

Cutting-edge defense/RF technologies

Long-term career growth

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking an RF Analog Design Engineer in Austin, Texas, to develop high-performance RF/mixed-signal front-ends for rugged embedded computing platforms used in defense and aerospace applications.

You will design RF signal paths, low-noise analog circuitry, clocking systems, and power architectures while collaborating with FPGA, PCB layout, embedded software, and systems teams to influence architectures and drive production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in RF and mixed-signal signal chains.
• Experience taking RF hardware from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Design RF signal paths and mixed-signal front-end architectures for high-performance embedded computing products used in defense/aerospace.
• Collaborate with FPGA, PCB, embedded software, and systems engineering teams through the full product lifecycle.

Skills

RF Analog design

RF front ends

Analog filtering

ADC/DAC interfaces

Clock generation

Synchronization

Low-noise power

Schematic capture

PCB debugging

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

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

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 lifecyclefrom concept and simulation through hardware validation and productionallowing 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