Senior RF Engineer

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited flexible PTO

Complimentary lunches

Paid holidays and breaks

Two-week winter shutdown

One-week summer break

Thanksgiving break

Complimentary lunches four days a week

Free DashPass

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a creative RF Engineer to design, develop, and test cutting-edge electronic systems. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Electrical Engineering, at least 5 years of RF design experience, and proficiency with PCB design tools. Responsibilities include developing high-performance RF circuits and implementing EMI mitigation strategies. The position includes competitive benefits such as medical insurance, 401(k), and unlimited flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on RF design experience from initial concept to production.
• Solid knowledge of impedance matching and RF circuit design.
• Experience with RF laboratory test equipment and prototyping.
• Proficiency with PCB design tools for schematic capture and board layout.
• Experience with RF lab equipment and bringing up prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance RF circuits and subsystems.
• Create schematics and perform PCB layout for RF transceivers.
• Implement effective EMI/RFI mitigation strategies.
• Implement EMI/RFI mitigation strategies and resolve interference issues during development and testing.

Skills

RF design experience

Knowledge of RF fundamentals

PCB design tools proficiency

Debugging EMI/EMC issues

Written and verbal communication

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

RF laboratory test equipment

Vector Network Analyzer

Oscilloscope

Signal Generators

Job description

We’re looking for a creative and hands-on RF Engineer to help design, develop, and test cutting-edge electronic systems. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and is equally comfortable working across mechanical design, fabrication, production, and software integration. If you love tackling complex engineering challenges involving embedded systems, wireless communications, and real-world tactical applications—and want to see your designs take flight—we’d love to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and develop high-performance RF circuits and subsystems, including phased arrays, transmitters, and receivers.
• Create schematics and perform PCB layout for RF transceivers and high-speed mixed-signal boards.
• Work with key RF components such as matching networks, filters, LNAs, mixers, VGAs, PLLs/synthesizers, and VCOs.
• Implement effective EMI/RFI mitigation strategies and resolve interference problems during development and testing.
• Build and validate prototypes using RF test equipment including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNAs), power meters, and noise figure meters.
• Support the integration of RF and microwave assemblies into unmanned aerial systems and related platforms.
• Review field performance data, diagnose issues, and drive design improvements to enhance system reliability.
• Partner with firmware engineers to define and validate embedded control interfaces and feedback loops.

Key Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• At least 5 years of hands-on RF design experience, from initial concept through full production.
• Solid knowledge of RF fundamentals including impedance matching, Smith charts, IP3, IMD, phase noise, and harmonic distortion.
• Proficiency using PCB design tools for schematic capture and board layout.
• Practical experience with RF laboratory test equipment and bringing up new prototypes.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with antenna design, simulation, or testing.
• Familiarity with Altium Designer for PCB development.
• Proven ability to debug EMI/EMC issues at both board and system levels.
• Background in embedded software and RF control system integration.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, resource-limited startup setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ownership and problem-solving skills from concept through field deployment.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions, a 401(k) plan, and an HSA. Full-time employees enjoy unlimited flexible PTO, paid holidays, and generous company-wide paid breaks—including a two-week winter shutdown, a one-week summer break, and a Thanksgiving break.

In-office team members receive complimentary lunches four days a week, and all employees get free DashPass.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We consider qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.