Minimal US Citizenship Required About the Opportunity Lean Synergy Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior RF Engineer for our client, Parraid, LLC, a products-oriented engineering company specializing in telemetry data systems and mission-critical communications solutions. This is a hands-on RF hardware engineering role focused on designing, developing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining RF products used in aerospace, defense, telemetry, and tactical communications applications. What You'll Do Design RF electronic circuits from initial development through product maintenance. Develop board-level RF circuit designs across P, L, S, and C bands . Design and direct RF PCB layouts for production. Work with PCB assembly manufacturers and electronic component suppliers. Debug and troubleshoot RF hardware and circuit performance issues. Perform RF analysis, simulation, testing, and verification. Apply S-parameter analysis and DC analog/digital circuit design principles. Work with network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and function generators. Apply EMC/EMI principles to RF hardware designs. Collaborate with electronics, embedded software, controls, and systems engineering teams. Support customer requirements, specifications, and technical design reviews. Benchmark alternate and competitive RF designs. Support products through development, production, and maintenance. Required Qualifications 7+ years of electrical engineering experience with an RF specialization. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required. Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) preferred. Strong hands-on experience with RF circuit and board-level hardware design . Experience designing RF circuits in P, L, S, and/or C bands . Experience with PCB design and layout . Proficiency with Cadence PCB design software required. Strong understanding of S-parameter analysis . Experience with DC analog and digital circuit design, analysis, and simulation. Hands-on experience with RF/electronic laboratory test equipment. Understanding of EMC/EMI principles. Experience with microprocessors and embedded applications. Strong circuit analysis, troubleshooting, and debugging skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. U.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to qualify for and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Cadence AWR Microwave Office or equivalent RF design software. Experience with SMT components and PCB fabrication/assembly. Familiarity with
IPC/SMTA
standards. Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) . Aerospace, defense, telemetry, or mission-critical communications experience. Why Consider This Opportunity? $130,000-$160,000 annual salary Employer-shared medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan Paid leave 11 paid holidays Minimal travel On-site engineering role in Hollywood, Maryland Hands-on ownership of RF hardware products Opportunity to work on mission-critical telemetry and communications technology About Lean Synergy Solutions Lean Synergy Solutions is a veteran-owned and operated recruiting firm specializing in connecting skilled professionals with high-impact opportunities across government, defense, engineering, manufacturing, and other critical industries. Keywords Senior RF Engineer, RF Engineer, RF Design Engineer, RF Hardware Engineer, RF Electrical Engineer, Microwave Engineer, RF Circuit Design, RF Hardware Design, RF
PCB, PCB
Design, PCB Layout, Cadence, Cadence
PCB, AWR
Microwave Office, S-Parameters, S-Parameter Analysis, P Band, L Band, S Band, C Band, RF Testing, RF Troubleshooting, Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Analog Circuit Design, Digital Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, EMC, EMI, Telemetry, Tactical Communications, Aerospace, Defense Electronics, Electrical Engineering, BSEE, MSEE Pay:
$130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plans
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
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