Senior Radio Frequency Engineer

Akkodis; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Radio Frequency Engineer, where you will design and simulate cutting-edge RF front-end systems. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside talented engineers, defining hardware specifications and testing innovative circuits. You will play a vital part in developing automated test procedures and collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure the highest standards in production. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of RF engineering.

Benefits

PTO

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of RF/microwave design experience.
• Hands-on lab experience with microwave circuits.
• Proficient with RF test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and test RF/microwave circuits and PCBs.
• Develop automated test procedures using Python.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers on production testing.

Skills

RF/microwave design

Python programming

Microwave circuits testing

Test automation

Electromagnetic theory

Education

Degree in Engineering (RF/microwave focus)

Tools

ADS

Altium

HFSS

MATLAB

LabVIEW

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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Benefits: PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental and more

Salary Range: 130,000-180,000 with potential negotiation based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors

Interview Process: 1st-Phone Interview, 2nd- Final Onsite Interview

Main Responsibilities

• Design and simulate RF front-end systems alongside system architects and engineers.
• Define hardware specifications for RF systems and circuit blocks.
• Design and test RF/microwave circuits, PCBs, and production hardware.
• Evaluate new components and characterize prototypes.
• Analyze radio performance at microwave frequencies.
• Develop automated test procedures using Python.
• Support RF testing and validation in lab environments.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers on production testing.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering with a focus on RF/microwave circuits or electromagnetic theory.
• 8+ years of hands-on lab experience with microwave circuits (e.g., power amplifiers, PLLs).
• 8+ years of RF/microwave design experience (power amps, LNAs, mixers, filters, PLLs).
• 5+ years using design tools such as ADS, Altium, or HFSS.
• Deep knowledge of RF components: PLLs, VCOs, LNAs, regulators, and references.
• Proficient with RF test equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, signal analyzers/generators).
• Familiarity with modulation schemes like QPSK, APSK, and QAM.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for RF modeling and test scripting.
• Test automation using Python and/or LabVIEW.
• Knowledge of BER, system noise figure, and digital communications theory.
• Experience designing in Ku/Ka microwave frequency bands.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence).
• Exposure to satellite communications and phased array systems.

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Seniority level

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Employment type

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