RF Engineer, Mid-Level: Design & Test Microwave Systems

Simulation Technologies Inc. (SimTech); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SimTech, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Mid-Level RF Engineer to design, develop, integrate, test, and evaluate advanced RF/microwave systems for sensor and seeker applications.

You will work across laboratory and field environments, perform measurements with VNA, spectrum analyzers and generators, and contribute to design reviews and customer demonstrations. A Secret clearance is required or the ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years in RF, microwave, radar, or related fields.
• Strong RF/microwave theory knowledge and system architectures.
• Experience designing, developing, integrating, and testing RF/microwave hardware/systems.
• Experience using RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzers, generators, scopes).
• Ability to perform RF measurements (gain, insertion loss, return loss, noise figure).
• Laboratory testing, data collection, and performance analysis techniques.
• Ability to interpret specs, drawings, and test results.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to work independently or in teams.
• U.S. Citizenship with Active Secret Security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support RF signal generation systems and RF/microwave technologies.
• Design, develop, and evaluate RF/microwave hardware for sensor applications.
• Perform RF system analysis, prototyping, integration, and testing.
• Develop and validate RF hardware like amplifiers, filters, mixers, oscillators.
• Conduct lab testing and characterize RF/microwave hardware.
• Utilize VNA, Spectrum Analyzers, and test equipment to assess performance.
• Characterize antennas and systems in anechoic chambers.
• Analyze data and compare with simulations and requirements.
• Troubleshoot hardware and configurations; provide corrective actions.
• Support system integration and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare technical reports, procedures, and design docs.
• Participate in design reviews and customer demonstrations.

Skills

RF/ microwave engineering experience

RF theory

RF hardware design

RF test equipment interpretation

RF measurements

Laboratory testing

Technical interpretation of specs/draw

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Security clearance

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Physics

Tools

Vector Network Analyzers & Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes & Signal Generators

Job description

SimTech, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Mid-Level RF Engineer to design, develop, integrate, test, and evaluate advanced RF/microwave systems for sensor and seeker applications.

You will work across laboratory and field environments, perform measurements with VNA, spectrum analyzers and generators, and contribute to design reviews and customer demonstrations. A Secret clearance is required or the ability to obtain one.