Senior RF Engineer

Quantic Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantic Electronics in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to lead the design and integration of advanced RF and microwave assemblies for radar, EW, aerospace, and defense applications.

You will guide subsystem architecture, perform modeling and testing, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams to shape roadmaps and win new business.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of RF and microwave system design, test, and integration.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field; Master/PhD preferred.
• Strong understanding of RF architecture, signal integrity across GHz ranges.
• Proficiency with Keysight ADS, HFSS, MATLAB, Altium Designer or equivalents.
• Experience with high-power/low-noise amplifier chains and Tx/Rx systems.
• Ability to lead projects from concept to production and mentor junior staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with customers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of RF and microwave systems from concept to production.
• Architect and design complex RF subsystems including amplifiers, mixers, converters, filters, and transceivers.
• Perform system modeling, simulations, trade studies, and optimizations to meet performance and environmental constraints.
• Drive prototype development, hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification with RF test equipment.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and technical leads to ensure on-time, in-budget delivery.
• Contribute to product roadmaps and technology strategy based on market needs.

Skills

RF system design

Leadership

Project management

Modeling & simulations

Test & debugging

Cross-functional collaboration

Proposal support

Mentorship

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Keysight ADS

HFSS

MATLAB

Altium Designer

Job description

We are seeking a Senior RF Engineer with a strong technical foundation, leadership capability, and a drive for innovation to join our fast-paced and growing team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will lead the design, development, integration, and testing of complex RF and microwave assemblies and subsystems for mission-critical applications in radar, electronic warfare (EW), aerospace, and defense. This position plays a key role in advancing our modular RF architecture and driving the next generation of high-performance solutions using our proprietary X-Microwave platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of advanced RF and microwave systems, from concept to production.
• Architect and design complex RF subsystems, including amplifiers, mixers, converters, filters, and transceivers.
• Perform high-level system modeling, simulations, trade studies, and design optimizations to meet performance, cost, and environmental constraints.
• Drive prototype development, hands‑on testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification using advanced RF test equipment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, customers, and technical leads to ensure successful execution of project deliverables.
• Contribute to strategic product planning and technology roadmaps based on customer needs and market trends.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and engineering technicians.
• Support proposals, cost estimates, and technical responses for new business opportunities.
• Serve as industry expert on RF and microwave application needs to advise customers on optimal solutions and present proposals to technical experts from customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (Master's or PhD preferred).
• 7+ years of industry experience in RF and microwave system design, test, and integration.
• Deep understanding of RF system architecture, component behavior, and signal integrity across frequency bands from MHz to tens of GHz.
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Keysight ADS, HFSS, MATLAB, and Altium Designer (or equivalents).
• Experience with high-power and low-noise amplifier chains, frequency conversion, and transmitter/receiver (Tx/Rx) systems.
• Skilled in RF cascade analysis, impedance matching, intermodulation distortion, and thermal effects.
• Proven track record of leading complex engineering projects from concept to production.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present to internal and external stakeholders, including customers and leadership teams.
• U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control regulations (required).

Preferred Experience

• Experience in defense or aerospace RF systems.
• Familiarity with modular hardware architectures or software-defined RF systems.
• Exposure to design-for-manufacturability and automated testing environments.