Senior RF Systems Engineer - Lead, 18 GHz & mmWave

Irf Solutions; Sparks, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

iRF Solutions seeks a Principal, RF Engineering to lead the design of RF/microwave receivers and frequency converters for SIGINT, EW, and radar applications in Sparks, MD. The role demands hands-on PCB-based RF/MW circuitry up to 18 GHz, with strong system-architecture capabilities.

You will lead projects, present technical reviews to customers, and aid business development with white papers and proposals. A bachelor’s or graduate degree with extensive RF/microwave experience and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with extensive RF/microwave design experience or a graduate degree with 10+ years in the field.
• Hands-on PCB-based RF/MW circuitry design up to 18 GHz and beyond for receivers and converters.
• Experience with wide bandwidth, high dynamic range, and MMW design is a plus.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and ability to guide diverse engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF/MW design contributions on key projects and mentor engineers.
• Present technical reviews and support customer design reviews.
• Support business development with white papers and technical proposals.

Skills

RF/MW circuit design

PCB design

System architecture design

Receiver/Frequency converter design

Customer presentations

Technical leadership

MATLAB

PSPICE

Keysight Genesys

OrCad

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Graduate degree in RF/microwave

Tools

Keysight Genesys

OrCad

MATLAB

PSPICE

Job description

iRF Solutions seeks a Principal, RF Engineering to lead the design of RF/microwave receivers and frequency converters for SIGINT, EW, and radar applications in Sparks, MD. The role demands hands-on PCB-based RF/MW circuitry up to 18 GHz, with strong system-architecture capabilities.

You will lead projects, present technical reviews to customers, and aid business development with white papers and proposals. A bachelor’s or graduate degree with extensive RF/microwave experience and the ability to