Sr. RF Engineer
Sr. RF Engineer
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Job Description
The Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer will lead the design development testing and optimization of RF systems and components. This role will be responsible for RF circuit design system integration troubleshooting and performance analysis.
Essential Functions:
- RF Design & Development: Design and develop RF circuits systems and components for applications such as wireless networks radar satellite communications and RF sensors.
- System Optimization: Conduct RF link budget analysis interference mitigation and performance tuning for optimal system efficiency.
- Testing & Troubleshooting: Develop test plans perform RF measurements and diagnose performance issues using network analyzers spectrum analyzers and signal generators.
- Antenna & Propagation Analysis: Design simulate and test antennas while considering propagation characteristics for different environments.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure RF systems comply with FCC ITU and other regulatory standards including spectrum management and EMI/EMC compliance.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware software and system engineers to integrate RF solutions into broader system architectures.
- Project Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers while managing project timelines and deliverables.
- Emerging Technology Research: Stay up-to-date with advancements in RF technologies 5G mmWave IoT and emerging wireless communication trends.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis or in accordance with posted schedule.
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of RF circuits PCB layout and mixed-signal design.
- Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g. VNAs spectrum analyzers).
- Proficiency in MATLAB Python or similar tools for data analysis.
- Understanding of wireless communication protocols (e.g. LTE 5G Wi-Fi Bluetooth GPS).
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FCC ITU MIL-STD etc.).
- Knowledge of SDR (Software-Defined Radio) and beamforming techniques.
Education:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering RF Engineering Telecommunications or a related field.
Experience:
- 10 years of experience in RF design testing and system optimization.
- Experience with RF simulation tools such as ADS HFSS CST or similar.
- Experience with RF design (mmWave microwave).
- Background in commercial or military RF systems.
Security Clearance:
Current Top Secret DoD clearance U.S. Citizenship required.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Frequently required to sit and to reach to use computers and other office equipment For the purpose of this summary occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.
About AEVEX Aerospace
AEVEX Aerospace headquartered in Solana Beach California supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation remote sensing and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing exploitation and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define develop and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government partner nations and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits including a 401(k)-retirement plan comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company professional development funds and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling legal help child and elder care support among other benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
