Senior RF Engineer - 18 GHz MM-Wave Receiver Design Lead

The Narda Microwave Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Narda Microwave Corporation's iRF division seeks a Principal, RF Engineering (Level 6) in Sparks, MD. You will lead design of RF/microwave receivers and frequency converters for SIGINT, EW and radar applications, working to at least 18 GHz with SMT on PCB substrates.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of related experience or a graduate degree with 10+ years, hands‑on PCB RF/MW design, and ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of RF/microwave circuit design experience, or graduate degree with 10+ years.
• Hands‑on PCB‑based RF/MW design to 18 GHz for receivers and frequency converters.
• Experience in mmW, wideband, and high‑dynamic‑range receiver design is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF/MW design contributor and project lead on key initiatives.
• Present technical reviews to customers to support design decisions.
• Support BD activities with white papers and technical proposals.

Skills

RF design

MW design

PCB design

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in RF/microwave

Tools

Keysight Genesys

OrCad

MATLAB

PSPICE

Job description

The Narda Microwave Corporation's iRF division seeks a Principal, RF Engineering (Level 6) in Sparks, MD. You will lead design of RF/microwave receivers and frequency converters for SIGINT, EW and radar applications, working to at least 18 GHz with SMT on PCB substrates.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of related experience or a graduate degree with 10+ years, hands‑on PCB RF/MW design, and ability to obtain security clearance.