RF Systems Design Engineer IV

Frontgrade Technologies; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision

401K Match with 100% immediate vesting

9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles

Career Opportunity and Growth

Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment

Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year

8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Frontgrade Technologies is looking for an RF Systems Design Engineer IV in Carlsbad, California. This role involves assessing requirements, formulating system design concepts, and leading technical projects for aerospace and defense products.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with RF systems, managing requirements, and collaborating cross-functionally. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in aerospace/defense or high-reliability electronics.
• Experience with RF systems and signal chain design.
• Strong background in requirements management and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Own requirements management across the full product lifecycle.
• Interface directly with customers to communicate technical approaches.
• Develop and maintain system-level artifacts including block diagrams.

Skills

RF systems experience

Requirements management

System architecture

Electronic Warfare (EW)

High-reliability electronics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Job description

The RF Systems Design Engineer IV assesses and evaluates requirements and formulates system design concepts for designs of increasing complexity. Leveraging strong RF systems experience, they support the development of high-reliability aerospace and defense products and translate customer needs into robust system architectures. They lead technical projects, monitor project scope, respond to engineering concerns, contribute to product development and technical solutions for proposals and customer engagements, and own requirements through development while working at both the system and program level.

Responsibilities

• Own requirements management across the full product lifecycle from proposal through production
• Perform advanced analysis under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Understand and analyse project requirements and business expectations
• Translate customer requirements into system and subsystem architectures
• Develop and maintain system-level artifacts including block diagrams, interconnects, and VCRMs
• Define and analyse full RF signal chains such as front-end, amplification, filtering, conversion for EW or space-based applications
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams across sites
• Interface directly with customers to communicate technical approaches, manage expectations, and drive alignment
• Support bids and proposals for RFQs/RFPs by developing architectures, technical volumes, and feasibility assessments
• Contribute to system verification and validation planning and execution
• Contribute to design reviews and ensure traceability to requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in aerospace/defense or high-reliability electronics.
• Or 12 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
• Or 6 years of experience may be considered with a Masters Degree.
• Or 3 years of experience may be considered with a PhD.
• Experience with RF systems and signal chain design in Electronic Warfare (EW) or space-based RF systems.
• Strong background in requirements management and system architecture.
• Experience participating in design reviews and system-level documentation.
• Background working for a supplier to aerospace/defense Primes.
• Familiarity with high-power amplifiers and RF component integration.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD, space qualification, and environmental testing.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance.

Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Other Benefits Include

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave