RF Spatial Engineer

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited is seeking an RF Spatial Engineer in Cypress, CA. You will architect, design, validate RF/microwave subsystems for aerospace, defense, and satellite markets, owning the lifecycle from concept to production support.

You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to ensure performance, reliability, and environmental compliance while delivering robust, scalable hardware for high‑power, high‑frequency systems in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on RF/microwave circuit design, simulation, production, and validation.
• Proficient with RF test equipment: VNAs, spectrum analyzers, scopes, signal gens, meters.
• Strong math abilities including calculus and spatial reasoning.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented in a fast-paced setting.
• Ownership, responsibility, and professional discretion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across levels.
• Minimum 3 years RF hardware design and measurement experience.
• EW or radar experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative quasi-optical and spatial power‑combining architectures.
• Perform RF/microwave simulations and translate results to hardware.
• Architect and simulate RF/microwave circuits to meet requirements.
• Specify and evaluate RF components for high‑power, reliability.
• Develop test plans and characterize prototype hardware for performance.
• Prepare design reports, test results, and manufacturing materials.
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Support NPI reviews, manufacturability assessments, and prototyping.
• Troubleshoot design, test, reliability, and manufacturing issues.
• Stay informed on emerging RF technologies and roadmaps.

Skills

RF/microwave design

Electromagnetic simulations

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Effective communication

Ownership & discretion

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical/RF Engineering

Tools

ADS

AWR

HFSS

CST

VNAs

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

Power Meters

Job description

RF Spatial Engineer

Cypress, California, United States

About this position

Job Id: CLI-45429-9

Job Type: Direct hire

As 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.