Senior RF Engineer

Metrea; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401(k) match

Parental leave

Generous PTO

Life and disability insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Gym membership subsidy

Job summary

Metrea is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and debugging of advanced RF systems. You will guide projects from prototype through full production and mentor junior engineers to uphold high design standards.

The role requires deep RF expertise, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a hands-on approach to product development in a fast‑paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of RF hardware development experience.
• Strong grasp of RF receivers, power amplifiers and antenna design concepts.
• Experience with RF circuit design tools and schematic capture.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop low SWaP transceivers, receivers, and power amplifiers for military RF systems.
• Collaborate with RF and Digital engineers to resolve RF challenges.
• Lead prototypes to full-rate production and drive design reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Improve design efficiency, quality, and manufacturability.
• Participate in and lead design reviews with cross-functional teams.

Skills

RF engineering

RF hardware development

Antenna design

Cascade analysis

ADS/MWO

OrCAD/DxDesigner

RF simulation

Analog circuit design

High‑speed PCB layout

RF/IF/IQ concepts

Product development lifecycle

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADS/MWO

OrCAD

DxDesigner

HFSS

MATLAB

CST

Job description

Company Overview

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas, including airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refuelling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global shared‑service – spanning people, finance, platform, operations, legal, and engagement. This frees up our Core Groups, who develop and own mission capabilities end‑to‑end, to focus entirely on delivery. The Market Groups apply a regional lens, ensuring that our agile and adaptable capabilities remain aligned to the wicked problems that matter most to our partners across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia‑Pacific.

At the heart of our model is a simple but powerful idea: be a true partner with skin in the game. Our partners need effects, not just equipment. By owning the full stack – from the lab to the field – we are able to drive a continuous cycle of innovation that keeps our partners ahead. It's a fast‑moving, intellectually demanding environment where talented people are given real responsibility, work on problems that matter, and contribute to an enterprise that is growing quickly and deliberately.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as Continental Europe and Asia‑Pacific.

Group Overview

Electromagnetic and Cyber Group (EM&C) is responsible for developing flexible and survivable advanced electronic warfare and secure communications equipment while providing the industry’s leading signals intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber experts. Metrea specializes in signal classification, direction finding, advanced geolocation techniques, and waveform development, including waveforms for MANET and LPI/LPD applications. Metrea also develops special purpose radios for government customers and licenses DF and geolocation solutions to multiple OEMs.

Position Summary

As a Senior RF Engineer, you will drive the design, development, testing, and debugging of advanced RF systems. This role requires a proven leader with deep technical expertise in RF engineering and a track record of guiding projects from initial prototype through full‑rate production. The ideal candidate will work both independently and as a team leader, demonstrating hands‑on proficiency while mentoring junior engineers and setting a high standard for design and development practices.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop low SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) transceivers, receivers, and power amplifiers for military communication and RF sensing systems
• Collaborate with a team of fellow RF and Digital engineers to resolve RF system challenges
• Work with cross‑functional teams in the development of new products, taking them from prototype to full‑rate production
• Drive process improvements, enhancing design efficiency, product quality, and manufacturability
• Participate in and lead design reviews, ensuring adherence to best engineering practices
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years’ experience in RF hardware development
• Strong grasp of RF including receivers, power amplifiers and antenna design concepts
• Ability to perform cascade analysis of RF transceiver systems
• Experience with RF circuit‑design software such as ADS/MWO and schematic‑capture tools such as OrCAD or DxDesigner
• Strong proficiency in RF simulation and modeling tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, CST, MATLAB)
• Ability to design general analog circuitry, power supplies and RF/Digital interfaces
• Proficient at RF and high‑speed PCB layout including material selection, EM simulation and shielding
• Knowledge of modern communication systems concepts (RF, IF/IQ, time/frequency domains, modulation)
• Strong understanding of product development life cycles, from concept to full‑rate production

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Generous PTO
• Life and disability insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability coverage
• AD&D Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidised gym membership / plans through Wellhub

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• This position requires eligibility to obtain a SECRET clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements

AAP/EEO Statement

Metrea Advanced Signals LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs.

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting.

Travel

1% travel