Senior RF Design Engineer

Belcan Corporation; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan in Middletown, OH is seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to lead RF/microwave engineering efforts, mentor a technical team, and collaborate with CAD engineers. The role emphasizes sound system approaches, cost estimation, and effective communication with program managers.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Electrical or RF engineering with 15+ years of RF design/leadership experience, strong writing and verbal skills, and a proven track record in delivering high-quality RF solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or RF engineering required.
• 15+ years in RF module/systems engineering.
• Proven technical leadership in RF circuits.
• Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong business acumen and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF engineering projects and trade-off analyses.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide technicians.
• Develop test plans and system requirements.
• Prepare engineering cost estimates and proposals.
• Collaborate with CAD engineers for design details.
• Communicate with program managers and clients.

Skills

RF design

Technical leadership

Team mentoring

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Business acumen

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or RF engineering

Tools

Genesys

AWR

SPICE

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior RF Design Engineer

Pay Rate: $125,000 - $175,000 annually

Location: Middletown, OH

Start Date: ASAP

Job Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: M-F

Keywords: #RFDesign #MicrowaveEngineering #RFSystems #SeniorEngineer #TechnicalLeadership #CircuitDesign #EngineeringMentorship #DoDProjects

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make sound decisions for system approaches and tradeoffs in RF and microwave engineering projects.


• Assist in improving daily processes to ensure the Engineering Technical Team meets project requirements.


• Lead RF Engineering Technical Teams and promote a strong engineering culture.


• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to Program Managers and team members.


• Lead the Bid and Proposal (B&P) process by providing engineering cost estimates, technical writing, evaluations, and detailed solutions.


• Write technical papers, white papers, status reports, and application notes to support strategic and tactical engineering plans.


• Mentor junior RF engineers and guide Engineering Technicians to complete project tasks effectively.


• Collaborate with CAD engineers to capture design details accurately.


• Write test plans, reports, and system requirements.


• Drive methodology improvements in engineering processes, approaches, and tools.


• Interact with potential clients to determine engineering needs and convey technical competency.


• Improve overall productivity, quality, and timeliness of engineering deliverables.


• Develop customer relationships to support high-value RF engineering development projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor"s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or related discipline


• 15+ years of experience in RF module and/or RF systems engineering


• Technical leadership and subject-matter expertise in RF circuits and systems


• Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring junior engineers


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Results-driven with business acumen and performance management experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

• Proficient in RF and microwave system design


• Expert knowledge of RF electrical circuits and systems


• Experience with proposal writing, technical documentation, and test plans


• Complex problem-solving and analytical skills in RF engineering projects


• Familiarity with engineering project lifecycle and team leadership

PREFERRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Expert in Engineering Design Software tools such as Genesys, AWR, and SPICE


• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects


• Strong business acumen and ability to manage client relationships

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.