RF Spatial Engineer

Upcoresolutions; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Upcoresolutions is looking for an RF Engineer to architect and validate advanced RF and microwave subsystems for mission-critical communications in aerospace and defense.

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years in RF hardware design, experience with simulation tools, and strong mathematical skills. You'll collaborate across teams to ensure robust designs that meet high-performance standards.

This role offers a dynamic environment where innovation and performance are key.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in RF hardware design and measurement.
• Electronic Warfare (EW) or radar experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative quasi-optical and spatial power-combining architectures.
• Perform RF and microwave simulations and translate results into optimized hardware designs.
• Architect and simulate RF/microwave circuits to meet system-level requirements.
• Specify and evaluate RF components for high-reliability applications.
• Develop test plans and characterize prototype hardware.
• Prepare design documentation and support manufacturing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally for design robustness.
• Support new product introduction efforts and troubleshoot issues.
• Stay informed on emerging RF technologies.

Skills

Hands-on experience designing RF circuits

Proficiency with RF test equipment

Strong math abilities

Self-motivated and detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ADS

AWR

HFSS

CST

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an RF Engineer, you will help architect, design, and validate the advanced RF and microwave subsystems that enable mission-critical communications across aerospace, defense, and satellite markets. You'll own the entire development lifecycle—from concept, simulation, and circuit design to integration, verification, and production support—ensuring that every subsystem meets the rigorous performance, reliability, and environmental standards our customers demand. Working closely with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, test, and quality teams, you'll turn innovative concepts into robust, scalable, production-ready hardware. Your work will directly influence the performance, manufacturability, and long-term reliability of high-power, high-frequency systems deployed in some of the world's most challenging environments.

What You'll Do

• Design innovative quasi-optical and spatial power-combining architectures.
• Perform electromagnetic, RF, and microwave simulations using industry tools (ADS, AWR, HFSS, CST) and translate results into optimized hardware designs.
• Architect and simulate RF/microwave circuits and subsystems—including power amplifiers, converters, synthesizers, filters, mixers, and T/R modules—to meet system-level requirements.
• Specify, source, and evaluate RF components (transistors, mixers, switches, passives) for use in high-power, high-reliability applications.
• Develop detailed test plans, configure measurement systems (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters), and characterize prototype hardware for gain, efficiency, power, noise figure, linearity, stability, and thermal behavior.
• Prepare documentation including design reports, test results, root-cause analyses, failure reports, and manufacturing support materials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, and aligned with reliability and production standards.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) efforts—design reviews, manufacturability assessments, prototype builds, and issue resolution during production ramp-up.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to design, testing, reliability, and manufacturing, providing corrective actions and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Stay informed on emerging RF and microwave technologies and contribute to technology roadmaps and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience designing, simulating, producing, and validating RF/microwave circuits and subsystems.
• Proficiency using RF test equipment including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power meters.
• Strong math abilities, including calculus and spatial reasoning.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and professional discretion.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in RF hardware design and measurement.
Electronic Warfare (EW) or radar experience is a plus.