Senior RF Engineer - High-Power Microwave Systems Lead

Systems; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellant Systems in Melville, NY seeks a Lead RF Engineer to tackle complex high-power solid-state RF amplifier development. You will analyze, design, test, and optimize circuits, modules, and systems to meet demanding performance targets up to 18 GHz and beyond.

The role requires a BSEE or equivalent, 8+ years of RF microwave experience, hands-on circuit testing, CAD and simulation proficiency, and effective communication. Occasional travel for design reviews and field tests is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years in RF microwave design for senior level.
• Proficient with schematics, PCB layout, and testing to ensure specs.
• Proficient with CAD and simulation software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities

• Performs design of active and/or passive high power RF microwave components and circuits operating up to 18 GHz and above; wideband CW operation and/or high peak power pulsed operation.
• Constructs models, simulates, and optimizes new conceptual RF circuits and supporting analog circuits.
• Performs RF amplifier device selection and lineup budget analysis calculations to predict operating points and performance.
• Constructs RF test setups and evaluates, tests, tunes, and modifies circuits to meet specifications; documents and analyzes the results.
• Provides technical assistance and coordinates with other team members to support product development, manufacturing, and transitioning new designs to production.
• Assists in preparation of bids and proposals.
• May have occasional travel duties to include customer design reviews and participation in field testing.

Skills

CAD software

Simulation software

Test equipment

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent

Tools

ADS

HFSS

AutoCAD

PADS

Job description

Stellant Systems in Melville, NY seeks a Lead RF Engineer to tackle complex high-power solid-state RF amplifier development. You will analyze, design, test, and optimize circuits, modules, and systems to meet demanding performance targets up to 18 GHz and beyond.

The role requires a BSEE or equivalent, 8+ years of RF microwave experience, hands-on circuit testing, CAD and simulation proficiency, and effective communication. Occasional travel for design reviews and field tests is possible.