Senior RF Systems Engineer - Autonomous Maritime Tech

Saronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan with company match

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Free lunch and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in RF systems to join the Electrical Engineering – Advanced Development group. You will focus on RF communications, radar, antennas, and related electronics to support autonomous vessel networks and situational awareness.

The role requires deep RF theory knowledge, hands-on lab and field testing, and the ability to benchmark and integrate RF subsystems across multiple bands.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical or RF Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of RF design, testing, integration in maritime/defense sectors preferred.
• Strong understanding of RF theory, antenna design, and marine signal propagation.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D in RF communications, radar, and sensing for autonomous vessels.
• Benchmark RF hardware, antennas, and signal processing across bands (VHF/UHF, L/S/C/X).
• Conduct trade studies and benchmarking for RF components and systems.
• Design, prototype, and test RF systems and related electrical architectures.
• Model RF propagation and link performance in maritime environments.
• Collaborate with autonomy, software, and mechanical teams for integration.
• Develop test procedures, run validation trials, analyze performance.
• Author detailed technical reports, specs, and evaluations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to RF roadmap.
• Support field testing and vessel trials.

Skills

RF system design

Antenna design

Signal propagation

Lab testing

Documentation

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or RF Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in RF systems to join the Electrical Engineering – Advanced Development group. You will focus on RF communications, radar, antennas, and related electronics to support autonomous vessel networks and situational awareness.

The role requires deep RF theory knowledge, hands-on lab and field testing, and the ability to benchmark and integrate RF subsystems across multiple bands.