Senior RF & Radar Hardware Engineer (12 GHz)

Reliable Robotics; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Robotics is developing automated aviation systems to enhance safety and transform air travel. The RF Hardware Design Engineer will design digital/analog circuits for a phased-array radar, from concept through production and certification, working with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes DO-160/DO-254 and FCC certification, lab testing on aircraft, and collaboration with system engineers. Travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or related discipline.
• 5+ years with high-speed digital circuits and RF design up to 12 GHz.
• Experience with circuit simulators, Altium, SPICE.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues at system level.
• Familiarity with test equipment: oscilloscopes, VNA, spectrum analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design digital and analog circuits for a next-generation Radar system.
• Own schematic/layout, bring-up, and certification effort (DO-160, DO-254, FCC).
• Collaborate with mechanical and system teams across development lifecycle.
• Support radar system integration and lab testing on aircraft.

Skills

High-speed digital

Troubleshooting

Circuit design principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Aerospace or related

Tools

Altium

SPICE

Oscilloscopes

Vector Network Analyzers

Job description

Reliable Robotics is developing automated aviation systems to enhance safety and transform air travel. The RF Hardware Design Engineer will design digital/analog circuits for a phased-array radar, from concept through production and certification, working with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes DO-160/DO-254 and FCC certification, lab testing on aircraft, and collaboration with system engineers. Travel up to 10% is required.