Senior Radio Frequency Engineer

Engtal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Team events

Complimentary lunches

Snacks & beverages

Job summary

Engtal is seeking a Senior RF Engineer in Austin, TX to design, build, and test high‑performance active radar systems. You will define requirements, select parts, and ensure seamless integration with other disciplines across the product line.

You will shape the RF roadmap and contribute to signal processing pipelines to extract actionable radar data, collaborating with engineers to deliver mission‑critical capabilities for defense programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry experience in the design, analysis, test, and troubleshooting of RF electronics.
• Experience with RF simulation tools such as Microwave Office and Ansys AEDT/HFSS.
• Experience designing PCB assemblies with Altium Designer.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for RF hardware designs from initial concept through requirements definition, part selection, detailed design, analysis, schematic capture & PCB layout, manufacturing, testing, and fielding of RF products.
• Play a heavy hand in guiding the RF technical roadmap.
• Assist with the development of signal processing pipelines to process and act on radar data.

Skills

RF hardware design

RF testing

Signal processing basics

Tools

Microwave Office

Ansys AEDT/HFSS

Altium Designer

VNA

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal generator

Oscilloscope

Job description

Location

Austin, TX (in-person) — Note: Relocating to Cedar Park, TX in early 2027

About the Company

Engtal is partnering with a cutting-edge defense manufacturer that develops advanced missile systems built for ground and air platforms. They take pride in a dynamic culture that empowers teams to iterate, build, and test quickly. If you are looking to solve hard problems alongside passionate engineers in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment, this is the place for you.

A vertically integrated defense manufacturer developing and producing advanced strike systems and critical subsystems at industrial scale for major defense programs. From their 140,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, they bring weapon design and production under one roof, including propulsion, fuzing, autonomy, and other critical subsystems. Led by former special operators, senior government officials, and experienced aerospace and defense engineers, our client is a trusted partner to U.S. government customers and industry leaders.

The Role

We are aiming to add a Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to their team. In this role, you will work on some of the most technically challenging and impactful parts of their product line. You will design, build, and test high-performance active radar systems, directly affecting end products, their use cases, and the customers who rely on them. You will also play a key role in shaping the technical roadmap for future RF products.

This is a highly collaborative position: you will partner closely with other engineering disciplines to ensure what you are building integrates seamlessly into the larger system. Whether you are optimizing antenna designs, building new transmitter architectures, or solving complex signal processing problems, your work will be critical to the mission's success.

What you’ll do

• Be responsible for RF hardware designs from initial concept through requirements definition, part selection, detailed design, analysis, schematic capture & PCB layout, manufacturing, testing, and fielding of RF products.
• Play a heavy hand in guiding the RF technical roadmap.
• Assist with the development of signal processing pipelines to process and act on radar data.

We’d love to hear from you if you have

• 7+ years of industry experience in the design, analysis, test, and troubleshooting of RF electronics.
• Experience with RF simulation tools such as Microwave Office and Ansys AEDT/HFSS.
• Experience designing PCB assemblies with Altium Designer.
• Hands‑on experience with lab instruments such as VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, signal generators, and oscillators.
• A proven track record of successfully fielding RF products to actual customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

While it’s not required, it is an added plus if you have

• 10+ years of industry experience in the design, analysis, test, and troubleshooting of RF electronics.
• Knowledge of radar signal processing techniques such as monopulse angle estimation or range‑walk corrections.
• Experience implementing signal processing algorithms in C/C++.
• Experience implementing signal processing algorithms in HDL (Verilog).
• Experience with antenna design and simulation.
• Expertise in EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques.

What We Offer

• Fully Company-Sponsored Health Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at no cost to you, including coverage for eligible dependents, plus HSA and FSA options.
• Team Events & Company Celebrations: Connect with colleagues through team-building activities, employee events, and celebrations.
• Complimentary Daily Lunches: Enjoy company-provided lunches served onsite each workday.
• Snacks & Beverages: Enjoy complimentary snacks, drinks, and refreshments available throughout the workday.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Disclaimer

Requires U.S. person status under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected non‑citizen such as refugee/asylee) due to access to ITAR‑controlled defense articles or technical data.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Job duties and responsibilities may be modified, expanded, or adjusted at any time to meet business needs, with or without notice.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position successfully. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws, provided such accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company.