Senior RF Engineer

Fenix Group; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. seeks a Senior RF Engineer to lead design, development, and integration of advanced RF systems for wireless products and mission-critical applications. You will act as a technical authority for RF architecture, guiding concepts from prototype through product integration.

The role requires 10+ years in RF engineering, deep transceiver/front-end experience, and mentorship of junior engineers. Collaboration across hardware, software, and systems teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional RF engineering and hardware development experience.
• Strong experience with RF transceivers and front-end design.
• Experience with RF simulation, analysis, and design tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF transceiver circuits for advanced wireless products.
• Develop RF front-end architectures with PAs, LNAs, mixers, synthesizers, and antennas.
• Define RF link budgets and system-level performance requirements.
• Lead component selection, technology evaluations, and design tradeoff studies.
• Develop RF test strategies and validation plans.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, mechanical, and systems teams.

Skills

RF transceiver design

RF front-end

Link budget analysis

Component selection

Design tradeoffs

Mentorship

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE

Master's degree in RF Engineering

Tools

Keysight ADS

AWR Microwave Office

HFSS

CST Microwave Studio

Job description

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior RF Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced RF systems supporting wireless communication products and mission-critical applications. This role will serve as a technical authority for RF architecture and design, guiding solutions from initial concept through prototype development, testing, and product integration.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in RF engineering, with a strong background in transceiver and RF front-end design. This individual will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, influence technology strategy and product roadmaps, and provide technical mentorship to other RF engineers.

Company Description

At Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. (Nokia Federal), we are committed to building scalable, secure, and resilient networks that enhance government operations. Our team helps solve complex challenges for U.S. civil, defense, and intelligence sectors by providing leading end-to-end mission-critical network solutions. With a legacy backed by over 100 years of technology innovation, we are pioneers in the field. Nokia Federal is a dedicated Nokia U.S. entity focused on delivering mission-critical solutions to the U.S. Government. Join us today and contribute to helping support the mission!

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

RF Architecture & Design

• Design and develop RF transceiver circuits for advanced wireless communication products.
• Develop RF front-end architectures incorporating power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, mixers, frequency converters, synthesizers, PLLs, and antenna interfaces.
• Define RF link budgets and establish system-level performance requirements.
• Lead component selection, technology evaluations, and design tradeoff studies.
• Develop RF solutions that balance performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.

Simulation & Analysis

• Use RF design and simulation tools to evaluate and optimize circuit and system performance.
• Perform RF analysis, including harmonic balance, S-parameter, electromagnetic, interference, and coexistence analysis.
• Evaluate thermal considerations and their impact on RF performance and system reliability.
• Analyze simulation results and translate findings into practical design improvements.

Hardware Development & Integration

• Develop RF schematics and provide guidance to PCB layout engineers.
• Review RF PCB layouts for signal integrity, controlled impedance, and overall design performance.
• Support prototype development, board bring-up, troubleshooting, and design validation.
• Develop and execute RF test strategies and validation plans.
• Work collaboratively with hardware, software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to support successful product development.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as a recognized technical authority and subject matter expert in RF engineering.
• Influence RF technology strategy, architecture decisions, and product roadmaps.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level RF engineers.
• Review designs and provide recommendations to improve performance, reliability, and overall product quality.
• Stay current with emerging RF technologies and industry developments and identify opportunities to incorporate new capabilities into future products.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in RF engineering and hardware development.
• Strong experience with RF transceivers and front-end design.
• Experience with RF simulation, analysis, and design tools.
• Strong understanding of RF circuit design, signal integrity, and wireless communication systems.
• Demonstrated experience taking RF designs from concept through prototype and validation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and effectively collaborate across engineering disciplines.
• Ability to mentor and develop other engineers.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or other mission-critical communications systems.
• Experience with advanced wireless technologies, including LTE, 5G, or other modern wireless communication architectures.
• Experience with Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office, HFSS, and/or CST Microwave Studio.
• Experience with RF PCB layout, antenna interfaces, and controlled-impedance design.
• Experience with RF testing, laboratory equipment, and prototype debugging.
• Experience influencing technical strategy and long-term product development roadmaps.

What We Offer You

• An opportunity to be a part of something bigger; a mission with real impact.
• A chance to be a part of a people-first team.
• A comprehensive range of benefits that are fair, equitable, and competitive that include the following:
• Company-paid, full coverage inclusive health care (Medical, Dental Vision), for you and your family.
• Life/Disability: Employer-paid life insurance, in addition to short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) Retirement Account, 6% employer contribution.
• Professional Development
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer & provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and will make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.