RF and Microwave Design Engineer

NuWaves; MIDDLETOWN, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NuWaves in Middletown, OH is seeking an RF and Microwave Design Engineer to support DoD-focused products. You will design RF/MW circuits (PA through C‑Band), RF upconverters/downconverters, filters, and LNAs, and you should possess strong technical writing skills.

The ideal candidate has 2–6 years of RF design experience and a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in EE/EET, with the ability to work in an integrated product team and contribute to proposals and technical papers.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years RF design experience required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in EE or related field
• Knowledge of RF/MW circuits including power amplifiers, up/downconverters, filters, and LNAs preferred

Responsibilities

• Work within an integrated product team to design high-performance RF circuitry.
• Lead the design of RF/MW components within 12 months.
• Support the writing of technical proposals, status reports, and papers within 4 months.
• Familiarize with NuWaves’ Quality Management System and contribute to system improvements within 60 days

Skills

RF design

Microwave engineering

Power amplifiers

RF upconverters

RF downconverters

RF filters

Low-noise amplifiers

Technical writing

Education

Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

RF and Microwave Design Engineer

Full Time Nu Waves Ltd., MIDDLETOWN, OH, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $115,000.00 Annually

Employee Value Proposition: This position presents the opportunity to apply expertise in Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave (MW) Engineering to support NuWaves’ primarily DoD projects, ultimately supporting the US Military. Opportunities exist within the Engineering domain and across the company to increase knowledge, grow leadership skills, and continuously improve the business system.

General Summary: NuWaves, a premier supplier of RF and Microwave System and Subsystems, is actively seeking talented and highly motivated RF and MW Design Engineers with 2 to 6 years of experience in RF and Microwave circuit design to support Engineering Development. Individuals must have knowledge of RF/MW circuits that include power amplifiers through C-Band, RF upconverters and downconverters, RF filters, and low noise amplifiers. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical writing skills.

Performance Objectives:

• Work within an integrated product team assisting in the design of NuWaves’ product development. Lead the design of high-performance RF circuitry within 12 months.
• Write system and sub-system requirements of non-complex RF/MW systems. Capable of deriving the requirements within 18 months.
• Support the writing of technical proposals, status reports, whitepapers, and other technical papers within 4 months.
• Generate a working understanding of NuWaves’ business system within 60 days, with the goal of contributing to system improvements thereafter. This includes understanding the company strategy and working within NuWaves’ Quality Management System.

Typical Education and Experience: Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) or related field and 2-6 years RF design experience.