Senior RF/Microwave Sensor Design Engineer – Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 118,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks an experienced RF/microwave/sensor design engineer to shape and deliver advanced specialty communication systems for national security applications. The role emphasizes deep RF design thinking, leadership, and collaboration on cutting-edge hardware, circuits, and antennas for current and future deployed products.

You will lead design and development, mentor teammates, model and simulate circuits, prototype and test in state-of-the-art labs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5 years of directly relevant experience or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of cutting-edge RF hardware products.
• Contribute to conceptualization, requirements development, circuit design, modeling/simulation, and product realization.
• Prototype, characterize, and troubleshoot RF/microwave/sensor hardware in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and guidance on mixed-signal (RF, analog, digital) designs delivered in operational systems.
• Brainstorm solutions to complex problems of national security significance.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop fielded products and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

RF design

Microwave engineering

Sensor design

Circuit modeling

Mentoring

Lab testing

Schematic capture

FPGA experience

Python/ Matlab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering (desirable)

Tools

HFSS

ADS

CST

Momentum

Genesys

FEKO

IE3D

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks an experienced RF/microwave/sensor design engineer to shape and deliver advanced specialty communication systems for national security applications. The role emphasizes deep RF design thinking, leadership, and collaboration on cutting-edge hardware, circuits, and antennas for current and future deployed products.

You will lead design and development, mentor teammates, model and simulate circuits, prototype and test in state-of-the-art labs,