RF Systems Engineer

Dover Corporation; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Pole/Zero Corporation, part of Microwave Products Group, seeks an RF Systems Engineer to design and validate RF systems and subsystems for demanding military and telecom applications. You will lead architecture development and collaborate with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer requirements.

The role requires extensive RF design experience, proficiency with RF modeling tools, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while supporting

Qualifications

• Need strong RF system design expertise (filters, amplifiers, impedance matching).
• Experience with RF modeling and simulation tools (AWR, ADS, HFSS, CST).
• Familiarity with mixed-signal PCB design, RF layout, and signal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develop RF system architectures and specifications.
• Design, simulate, and analyze RF/mixed-signal circuits.
• Perform system-level modeling, trade studies and performance analysis.
• Define validation and test plans for verification.
• Collaborate with RF, PCB, and Mechanical designers to optimize layout and producibility.
• Troubleshoot design issues through lifecycle stages.
• Support proposals with technical solutions and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, firmware, and program management.

Skills

RF system design

RF modeling tools

PCB layout basics

EMI/EMC knowledge

multidisciplinary collaboration

customer interface

Education

BSEE or MSEE with 10+ years

Tools

AWR Microwave Office

ADS

HFSS

CST

Job description

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.

Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Summary:

As a RF Systems Engineer at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will design, develop, integrate, and validate RF systems and subsystems that meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and customer requirements. You will contribute to system architecture development and provide technical leadership within assigned projects while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, program management, and business development teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer and business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop RF system architectures, block diagrams, and subsystem specifications to satisfy performance, cost, schedule, and manufacturability objectives.
• Design, simulate, and analyze RF and mixed-signal circuits, including filters, amplifiers, matching networks, and analog/digital interfaces.
• Perform system-level modeling, trade studies, and performance analysis to evaluate and optimize design solutions.
• Define and execute validation, characterization, and compliance test plans to verify system performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with RF, PCB, and Mechanical designers, to optimize RF layout, signal integrity, thermal performance, EMI/EMC compliance, and producibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues throughout the product lifecycle, including schematic design, PCB layout, assembly, integration, test, and field support.
• Support proposal development and customer engagements by contributing technical solutions, architecture concepts, cost estimates, and design approaches.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and program management personnel.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and support the development of engineering best practices.

Knowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include:

• Strong expertise in RF system design, including filters, amplifiers, impedance matching, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency with RF modeling and simulation tools such as AWR Microwave Office, ADS, HFSS, CST, or equivalent.
• Experience with mixed-signal PCB design principles, RF layout practices, and signal integrity considerations.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC, thermal management, and environmental qualification requirements.
• Familiarity with software and firmware interactions within embedded electronic systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and technical leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment and interact directly with customers when required. Understanding of software and firmware principles for system design and modification.

Requirements Include:

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).
• BSEE or MSEE with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in RF system architecture, modeling, simulation, integration, and validation.
• Proficiency with AWR Microwave Office or comparable RF simulation tools strongly preferred.
• Experience with military standards, defense electronics, and electro-mechanical system integration is highly desirable.

Benefits of joining our team!

• Annual incentive plan (bonus)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Up to 10 paid holidays/year
• 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company paid
• Other ancillary insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
• Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year

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This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.Benefits: Benefits For This Position Include: A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions; Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; Wellness Programs; Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability; Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance; Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance; Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance; Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance; Commuter Benefits; Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence; Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance; Business Travel Services; Employee Discounts; And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services. Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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