Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer

Octagon Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Austin, TX, is seeking an RF Engineer to design next-generation RF and microwave hardware. This hands-on role involves board-level RF design from concept to production, emphasizing collaboration and technical autonomy. Ideal candidates have a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, over 5 years of RF/microwave experience, and strong PCB design skills. Work in a supportive team focused on cutting-edge aerospace and communication systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in RF/microwave circuit design and analysis.
• Strong experience with board-level RF schematic design and PCB layout.
• Proficiency with RF simulation and EDA tools.

Responsibilities

• Design board-level RF electronics from concept through production.
• Conduct RF testing, debugging, and performance characterization.
• Oversee schematic capture and PCB layout.

Skills

Board-level RF design

RF circuit design and analysis

Clear communication skills

Hands-on testing and debugging

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADS

CST

Altium

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

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Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $240,000.00/yr

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Industry: Aerospace, Space Systems, Advanced Communications

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We’re working with a fast-growing engineering team developing next-generation RF and microwave hardware for space, airborne, and high-performance communication platforms. This is a hands‑on role for an RF Engineer who enjoys owning designs end‑to‑end and working closely with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-moving, product-focused environment.

If you’re passionate about board-level RF design, enjoy seeing your work go from concept to test and deployment, and want to build hardware that operates in demanding real-world environments, this role offers genuine technical depth and autonomy.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Board-level RF electronics design from concept through production
• RF front-ends, frequency conversion, filtering, power distribution, and signal conditioning
• System-level communications concepts including link budgets and modulation fundamentals
• Schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, simulation, and design validation
• Hands‑on lab testing, debugging, and RF performance characterization

This role is highly hands‑on and suited to engineers who enjoy building, testing, and refining real hardware.

What We’re Looking For

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
• 5+ years of industry experience in RF / microwave circuit design and analysis
• Strong experience with board-level RF schematic design and PCB layout
• Proficiency with RF simulation and EDA tools (e.g. ADS, CST, Altium or similar)
• Comfortable working with RF lab equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes
• Clear communicator who can explain technical decisions to both engineers and non-engineers

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on cutting-edge RF hardware used in advanced aerospace and communication systems
• High level of technical ownership and autonomy
• Collaborative engineering culture with short design cycles
• Strong emphasis on hands‑on engineering, not paperwork
• Based in Austin, TX, with a team that values in-person collaboration

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Design, and Other

Industries: Engineering Services, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing