Senior RF Development Engineer – Prototyping & Validation

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Hampton (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) seeks a Senior RF Development Engineer to lead next-generation RF and passive-component development in Hampton, NH. You will drive concepts through prototype, validation, qualification, and production, coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and partners.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in RF/microwave product development, strong fundamentals, and hands-on experience with RF components and measurement tools.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field; MS or PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of RF/microwave product development.
• Experience taking RF products from concept to production.
• Strong RF/microwave fundamentals.
• Experience with passive RF components such as attenuators, filters, couplers, terminations, or matching networks.
• Experience with RF test equipment and measurements.
• Experience with RF/microwave simulation tools such as HFSS, Designer, or ADS.
• Experience with suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF and passive-component development from concept through production.
• Translate system requirements into component architectures, specifications, and designs.
• Perform RF/microwave modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Design, build, test, and evaluate prototypes, fixtures, and measurement hardware.
• Develop and execute RF characterization and validation using VNAs, TDRs, spectrum analyzers, power meters.
• Analyze RF performance and drive design, material, and manufacturing improvements.
• Lead internal and external development efforts with suppliers, technology partners, and contract manufacturers.
• Establish technical requirements, qualification plans, and acceptance criteria for new components.
• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, signal integrity, manufacturing, quality, and R&D teams.
• Support RF component development for cryogenic and other extreme-environment applications.
• Lead technical troubleshooting and root-cause investigations.
• Support the transition of new designs into manufacturing and provide technical support to customers and Sales/Application Engineering teams.
• Mentor engineers and help strengthen RF design and development capabilities across the team.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Passive RF components

RF test equipment

Simulation tools

Project management

Communication skills

Hands-on mindset

Cryogenic experience

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Ansys HFSS

Ansys Designer

Keysight ADS

VNAs

TDRs

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) seeks a Senior RF Development Engineer to lead next-generation RF and passive-component development in Hampton, NH. You will drive concepts through prototype, validation, qualification, and production, coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and partners.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in RF/microwave product development, strong fundamentals, and hands-on experience with RF components and measurement tools.