RF Development Engineer

XMA Corporation - an Amphenol Company; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

XMA Corporation in Manchester, NH is seeking an RF/Microwave Development Engineer to design, analyze, test, and optimize passive RF components for military, commercial, and satellite applications.

You will lead NDIs, design transfer, and production implementation, mentoring technicians and creating documentation, with hands-on testing to deliver high-performance, manufacturable products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 3+ years RF/microwave experience.
• Hands-on experience using network analyzers and measuring S-parameters.
• Knowledge of Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) and packaging techniques.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and design transfer to manufacturing.
• AS9100 knowledge or experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and productization of RF/microwave components into manufacturable, scalable products.
• Validate and optimize passive RF products across military, commercial, satellite, and space applications.
• Develop and execute RF test and validation plans using network analyzers and measurement systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations for NPI and production transfer.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, ATPs, QTPs, and failure analyses.
• Utilize SolidWorks and AutoCAD for mechanical packaging and design verification.
• Apply DFM principles and support continuous improvement to enhance quality and yield.
• Provide hands-on technical support for prototypes, testing, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Analyze technical data to support development and informed decisions.
• Support strategic product development initiatives contributing to XMA's growth.

Skills

RF/microwave engineering

Network analysis

TDR

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

The RF/Microwave Development Engineer plays a key role in supporting XMA's vision by developing innovative RF and microwave products from concept through production. This position is responsible for the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of passive RF components, including attenuators, terminations, power dividers, and couplers, across military, commercial, and satellite applications. The role ensures designs are technically sound, manufacturable, and scalable for production.

Success is measured by the timely development of high-performance products that meet customer requirements, quality standards, and business objectives. The RF/Microwave Development Engineer contributes to XMA's growth by driving innovation, supporting new product introductions, solving complex technical challenges, and helping bring competitive RF solutions to market.

Essential Functions

• Lead the development and productization of RF/microwave components, translating design concepts into manufacturable, scalable products while ensuring compliance with performance, quality, and cost objectives.
• Validate and optimize passive RF products including attenuators, terminations, power dividers, and couplers across military, commercial, satellite, space, cryogenic, and high-frequency applications.
• Develop and execute RF test and validation plans utilizing network analyzers, power measurement systems, and other laboratory equipment to verify product performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to support new product introduction (NPI), design transfer, and successful production implementation.
• Create, maintain, and review engineering documentation including drawings, work instructions, acceptance test procedures (ATPs), qualification test procedures (QTPs), failure analysis reports, and process documentation.
• Utilize engineering design tools, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD, to support product development, mechanical packaging, and design verification activities.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and support process development, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, yield, and reliability.
• Provide hands-on technical support for prototype builds, product testing, tuning, troubleshooting, and manufacturing activities while mentoring technicians on assembly and test best practices.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data to support product development, performance improvements, and informed engineering decision-making.
• Support strategic product development initiatives and cross-functional projects that contribute to XMA's growth, innovation, and competitive position in the RF/microwave marketplace.
• All other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Project and Time Management
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Problem Solving/Analytical Thinking
• Innovation and Initiative
• Attention to Detail and Quality Focus

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities; however, the incumbent must be able to build and maintain effective and credible relationships with key stakeholders across all areas of the business.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, communicate, and use hands to operate equipment and computers. The role may require occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds, extended periods of computer work, and hands-on use of laboratory and test equipment. The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise levels when working in laboratory or manufacturing areas.

Hours of Work

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

XMA operates on a 9/80 schedule: nine hours Monday through Thursday, eight hours on Friday, with every other Friday off.

Travel

This position requires approximately 10% travel, consisting of a combination of local and overnight travel. Travel may be required to support customer visits, supplier meetings, industry events, training opportunities, and other business-related activities.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, and/or a minimum of three (3) years of experience in RF/microwave engineering, product development, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience utilizing network analyzers and measuring S-parameters for RF/microwave testing and validation.
• Working knowledge of Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) and its application as a troubleshooting and diagnostic tool.
• Understanding of mechanical design principles and packaging techniques used in RF/microwave product development.
• Knowledge of thin-film manufacturing processes, including sputtering, photolithography, and etching.
• Experience supporting RF/microwave product development activities, including design verification, circuit and system validation, product integration, and testing; millimeter-wave experience preferred.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), design transfer, and transitioning products from development into manufacturing.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret technical data for reporting and decision-making purposes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of plating processes, materials science, and related manufacturing techniques preferred.
• Experience working within an AS9100 quality management system (QMS) environment preferred.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our business, some positions may require U.S. citizenship.

AAP/EEO Statement

XMA Corporation organization is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis ["protected class"] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law including the protected classes under New Hampshire law which are summarized below:

In New Hampshire, the following are each a protected class: age, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions and sexual harassment), race, color, marital status (including civil union status), physical or mental disability, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic test results, status as a smoker or non-smoker, and military membership (state and federal).

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.