Senior Radio Frequency Engineer (Contingent)

KIHOMAC, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC, Inc. seeks a Lead RF Power Amplifier Engineer for high‑power radar and pulsed systems. You will redesign circuit cards to meet form‑fit‑function requirements and lead measurements and validation.

Responsibilities include MBSE authoring, EMI/EMC planning per MIL‑STD‑461, and RF/thermal modeling with HFSS/Icepak. Must be a US citizen with 8+ years of experience; Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing, testing, and qualifying RF power amplifiers for radar/high‑power pulsed apps
• Hands‑on experience with BJT/LDMOS/GaN devices, biasing, matching nets, microstrip layout
• Proficiency in RF/thermal modeling and correlating to measured data
• Requirements engineering using MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo)
• Authoring System/Subsystem Specifications and Interface Control Specs
• EMI/EMC planning and MIL‑STD‑461; environmental tests MIL‑STD‑810

Responsibilities

• Lead redesigns of RFPA circuitry to meet form‑fit‑function interfaces
• Plan and execute RF/thermal measurements and validation
• Develop correlated RF/thermal models and evaluate device topologies
• Author MBSE artifacts with full traceability
• Lead EMI/EMC planning and MIL‑STD testing and pre‑qualification
• Coordinate with management and stakeholders, maintain RAID logs

Skills

RF power amplifier design

MBSE

leadership

documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Ansys HFSS

Icepak

Cameo MBSE

Job description

• Lead High Power Amplifier Circuit Card Assembly redesign to achieve strict Form‑Fit‑Function‑Interface compatibility
• Plan and execute measurements of GFP/GFI hardware; derive and verify baseline parameters (gain/flatness, impedance/VSWR, output power, spectral purity, pulse shape/timing)
• Develop correlated RF and thermal simulation models; evaluate device topologies (BJT/LDMOS/GaN) and output combining networks
• Author and maintain requirements in MBSE; produce SSS and ICT with full traceability to sources and verification methods
• Own EMI/EMC and environmental planning; define fixtures and pre‑qualification per applicable standards
• Prepare and lead SRR/PDR with Government stakeholders; capture minutes, actions, and update RAID log
• Coordinate U.S. vendor market survey; manage NDAs; integrate supplier inputs on risks, manufacturability, and prototype ROM
• Collaborate with program management to maintain PMP and IMS; report status, risks, and mitigations
• Mentor team members; uphold engineering rigor and documentation quality
• Other duties as assigned

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience:

• 8+ years experience designing, testing, and qualifying RF power amplifiers for radar or high‑power pulsed applications (L‑band preferred)
• Hands‑on experience with BJT/LDMOS/GaN device selection, biasing, matching networks, and microstrip layout
• Proficiency building high‑fidelity RF and thermal models (e.g., Ansys HFSS/Icepak) and correlating to measured data
• Requirements engineering using MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo)
• Authoring System/Subsystem Specifications and Interface Control Specifications
• EMI/EMC planning and pre‑qualification per MIL‑STD‑461; environmental and ESS testing per MIL‑STD‑810

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• If selected candidate does not have an active Clearance at level Secret or higher, one will be obtained upon hire

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary:$135,000 - $150,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.