Senior RF Engineer

Talent Connect Protocol; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Relocation assistance

Full medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Talent Connect Protocol is seeking a Senior RF Engineer in Austin, TX to design and develop RF/microwave hardware for radar and defense applications. You will own RF hardware from concept through production, performing simulation, prototyping, testing, and integration with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 7+ years of hands-on experience, proficiency with RF design tools, PCB design, and lab instrumentation. On-site work and relocation support are offered where applicable.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of hands-on RF or microwave design experience.
• Strong background in RF circuit design, simulation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with RF design tools (Microwave Office, HFSS/AEDT, or similar).
• Experience with PCB design and schematic capture, preferably Altium.
• Proficiency with RF lab equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Experience developing RF hardware that has been manufactured and deployed.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF and microwave hardware (transmit/receive systems and RF front-end components).
• Own RF hardware development from end to end (design, simulation, prototyping, testing, production).
• Perform RF circuit analysis, component selection, schematic design, and PCB development.

Skills

RF design

Microwave theory

PCB design

Lab testing

Schematic capture

Tools

Microwave Office

HFSS/AEDT

Altium

VNA

Spectrum analyzer

Signal generator

Job description

TCP is partnered with a fast-growing, venture-backed defense technology startup developing advanced hardware and software for next-generation defense systems. This client is focused on bringing innovative technologies from early development into real-world production and deployment.

We're hiring a Senior RF Engineer to contribute to the design and development of high-performance RF hardware for advanced radar and defense applications. This role is ideal for a deeply hands-on engineer with strong RF design fundamentals who wants significant technical ownership and the opportunity to work on complex hardware from initial concept through production.

Location:

Austin, TX (Full-time, on-site)

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop RF and microwave hardware (transmit/receive systems and RF front-end components)
• Own RF hardware development from end to end (initial design, simulation, prototyping, testing, and production)
• Perform RF circuit analysis, component selection, schematic design, and PCB development.
• Troubleshoot and optimize RF performance through hands-on laboratory testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on radar integration and system-level development.
• Help drive technical decisions and future RF product development.

What We're Looking For:

• At least 7 years of hands-on RF or microwave electronics design experience.
• Strong background in RF circuit design, simulation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with RF design tools (Microwave Office, Ansys HFSS/AEDT, or similar)
• Experience with PCB design and schematic capture, preferably Altium.
• Proficiency with RF lab equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators)
• Experience developing RF hardware that has been successfully manufactured and deployed.
• Strong technical ownership, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.

Plusses:

• Experience with radar systems, RF front ends, or phased-array technologies.
• Familiarity with radar signal processing (C/C++, or Verilog)
• Antenna design and simulation experience.
• Competitive base salary + equity.
• Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Full relocation assistance available.

Work Authorization:

Must meet U.S. person requirements under ITAR, including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and qualifying protected individuals.