Senior RF Electrical Engineering

Donatech Corporation; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Marion, Iowa, is seeking a Senior RF Electrical Engineer to play a crucial role in designing and validating advanced RF systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in RF design, strong knowledge of communications engineering, and proficiency in relevant RF tools. This position offers an opportunity to work on innovative projects while ensuring compliance with stringent standards and customer needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on RF design experience with emphasis on VLF through UHF frequency bands.
• Proficiency in RF design and simulation tools and CAD software.
• Understanding of relevant radio performance and testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced RF systems and products.
• Conduct validation of RF solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Integrate electrical hardware, software, and mechanical elements.

Skills

RF design experience

Proficiency with RF design and simulation tools

Strong expertise in communications engineering

Familiarity with RF measurement techniques

Working knowledge of software design concepts

Education

BA degree in a STEM discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Laboratory test equipment

Job description

Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech. US Citizenship Required.

The Senior RF Electrical Engineer serves as a key technical contributor in the design, development, and validation of advanced RF systems and products. This role requires deep hands‑on expertise across the engineering lifecycle from requirements definition and architecture through design, integration, test, and production support. This role applies strong analytical skills, practical design experience, and sound engineering judgment to deliver high‑performance solutions that meet demanding customer requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• BA degree in a STEM discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Five or more years of hands‑on RF design experience with emphasis on VLF through UHF frequency bands
• Proficiency with RF design and simulation tools, CAD software, and laboratory test equipment.
• Strong expertise in communications engineering, including transceiver architecture, power amplifiers, antenna systems, filters, and related RF components.
• Familiarity with RF measurement techniques, key performance parameters, and associated test methodologies.
• Working knowledge of software design concepts, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and Software Defined Radio (SDR) architectures as they interface with RF hardware.
• Understanding of relevant radio performance and testing standards (military, commercial, FAA).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience leading US Government research and design programs in RF, electronic warfare, or advanced communication systems.
• Demonstrated success in technical proposal development and customer engagement.
• Strong system‑level mindset with the ability to integrate electrical hardware, software, and mechanical elements into cohesive solutions.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes, test methodologies and quality assurance practices.