Senior RF Design Engineer

Suna Solutions; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

PTO & parental leave

FSA/HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Suna Solutions is seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer in the United States to lead the design and testing of RF and microwave power amplifier systems. The role emphasizes hands‑on circuit design, architecture definition, and production‑level validation across the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate blends strong RF/Microwave experience with technical leadership, working with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers to ensure robust engineering documentation and successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 8–10+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years.
• Strong RF/Microwave circuit design and power amplifier development experience.
• Hands-on experience with RF simulation tools (ADS/Microwave Office) and RF test equipment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and access export-controlled technical information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of RF and microwave power amplifier circuits and subsystems.
• Define RF architectures, perform circuit simulations, and optimize product performance.
• Design impedance matching networks, gain stages, bias circuits, and power combining structures.
• Conduct prototype testing, product validation, and qualification activities.
• Troubleshoot complex RF, electrical, and thermal issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Utilize tools such as ADS, Microwave Office, HFSS, and CST Studio Suite.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership throughout product development.
• Maintain engineering specifications, design documentation, and test reports.

Skills

RF/Microwave design

Power amplifier development

Impedance matching

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADS

Microwave Office

HFSS

CST Studio Suite

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Compensation: $120K-$165K

Reports To: Engineering Leadership Team

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior RF Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of advanced RF and microwave power amplifier systems. This role will drive technical innovation throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept and design through prototyping, validation, and production.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on RF/microwave circuit design experience, technical leadership capabilities, and a background in high-power amplifier technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of RF and microwave power amplifier circuits and subsystems.
• Define RF architectures, perform circuit simulations, and optimize product performance.
• Design impedance matching networks, gain stages, bias circuits, and power combining structures.
• Conduct prototype testing, product validation, and qualification activities.
• Troubleshoot complex RF, electrical, and thermal issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Utilize tools such as ADS, Microwave Office, HFSS, and CST Studio Suite.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership throughout product development.
• Maintain engineering specifications, design documentation, and test reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 8–10+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years.
• Strong experience in RF/Microwave circuit design and power amplifier development.
• Knowledge of transmission line theory, impedance matching, Smith Chart, and microwave engineering.
• Hands-on experience with ADS, Microwave Office, or similar RF simulation tools.
• Experience using RF test equipment, including VNA, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and access export-controlled technical information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with GaN, GaAs, or LDMOS semiconductor technologies.
• Knowledge of HFSS, CST, EMC/EMI testing, and high-frequency PCB design.
• Experience leading engineering projects and mentoring technical teams.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve engineering productivity and efficiency.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid holidays, PTO, and parental leave.
• FSA, HSA, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.