Sr. RF Design Engineer

Polyflon Company a Crane Co. Company; Chandler (AZ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense firm in Chandler, AZ seeks an experienced RF Design Engineer Lead. In this hands-on engineering role, you will architect and develop cutting-edge RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave integrated solutions for mission-critical defense and space systems. Candidates should have over 7 years of RF design experience, proficiency with tools like ADS and MATLAB, and a BS in Electrical Engineering. Join us to work on programs that ensure secure communications and contribute to defense and space initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in RF/microwave/mmWave design.
• Strong grasp of RF systems architecture and circuit design.
• Experience with hardware design from concept through production delivery.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design RF and mixed-signal systems.
• Model and simulate RF system performance using analytical tools.
• Support system integration, testing, and validation.

Skills

RF/microwave/mmWave design

RF systems architecture

Circuit design

Modeling and simulation tools

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

ADS

AWR

HFSS

MATLAB

Job description

RF Design Engineer Lead page is loaded## RF Design Engineer Leadremote type: Onsitelocations: Chandler, Arizonatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: 16214**Crane Aerospace and Electronics** has an exciting opportunity for a **RF Design Engineer Lead**at our **Chandler, AZ**location.**About Crane:**Crane Aerospace & Electronics provides high-performance systems and components to the aerospace and defense sectors, powering a diverse range of applications from satellites and missiles to UAVs and next-generation aircraft. Our Crane Microwave division is renowned for its expertise in RF and microwave technologies, supporting critical missions with integrated microwave assemblies, GPS subsystems, and space-qualified components that are trusted by leading defense and aerospace original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).**Overview:**We’re looking for an experienced **RF Design Engineer Lead** to **architect and develop cutting-edge RF, Microwave, and Millimeter-Wave integrated solutions (IMAs)** for mission-critical defense and space systems. This is a hands-on engineering role with responsibility across proposal, design, prototyping, testing and production release—ideal for an engineer who enjoys technical depth and cross-functional collaboration.**What You'll Do:*** Architect and design end-to-end RF and mixed-signal systems (VHF to >40 GHz), including up/down converters, synthesizers, PLLs, mixers, filters, A/D converters and Digital architectures* Model and simulate RF system performance using advanced analytical tools* Support system integration, testing, and validation of high-reliability hardware for spaceflight and defense applications* Translate customer specifications into hardware architecture, design documentation, and product releases**What You Bring:*** 7+ years of experience in RF/microwave/mmWave design; strong grasp of RF systems architecture and circuit design* Familiarity with tools like ADS, AWR, HFSS, MATLAB, and Mechanical modeling applications* Experience with hardware design from concept through production delivery* BS in Electrical Engineering required; MS or PhD preferred**Eligibility Requirement:** This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Join us as an **RF Design Engineer Lead** and bring your RF expertise to programs that matter—to defense, space, and the future of secure communications.You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.#CJ*This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.**Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.*Crane’s Aerospace & Electronics (A&E) segment is a trusted industry leader providing reliable, high-precision technologies that drive innovative solutions for our customers in the commercial aerospace, military aerospace, defense, and space markets. Crane A&E delivers proven systems, reliable components, and flexible solutions that excel in tough environments — from engines and landing gear to satellites, missiles and electronic countermeasure devices. We invented many of the fundamental technologies that are now the industry standard with a track record for performance, reliability and innovation. Crane A&E also combines its vast industry experience with investment in R&D to drive breakthrough innovation and transformative solutions fully aligned with our customers’ future needs.