Principal RF Engineer - Cypress, CA

Principal RF Engineer - Cypress, CA Mercury Systems paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan United States, California, Cypress 10855 Business Center Dr Ste A (Show on map) May 19, 2026 Back Principal RF Engineer #26-310 Cypress, California, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy

Job Description Job Summary:

Mercury Systems Signal Technologies group has a great opportunity for an electrical RF Engineer with strong experience including design, prototyping, and testing at the module and component level for our Cypress, CA location. This position offers the opportunity to make an impact and have autonomy to take on as many challenges as you can handle. Join a small, collaborative engineering team and gain depth and breadth of experience to add to your electrical engineering professional toolbox. You will be exposed to state-of-the-art technology and applications to support our warfighters. Read more about our signal products here:

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MRCY Job Responsibilities:

Lead RF circuit design from concept through production with optimized performance specifications. Develop RF architecture and conduct circuit simulation using industry tools (ADS, AWR, Genesys or similar). Characterize RF performance using test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzers, signal generators) and develop automated test procedures if required. Mentor engineers, lead design reviews, make architectural decisions, and drive RF design best practices and innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally with support groups such as hardware, PCB layout, firmware, and systems teams to ensure successful RF integration. Interface with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing to define requirements, support production transfer, and troubleshoot complex RF issues.

Required Qualifications:

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field. Typically requires 7 years of RF/Microwave experience in High Reliability, Aerospace, or Defense Electronics product development and manufacturing. Experience with acting as a senior design engineer and technical architect for complex RF/Microwave product development. Experience with RF theory and proficiency with RF simulation tools (ADS, AWR, or similar) and test equipment. Experience testing and troubleshooting RF/Microwave, analog, digital, and mixed signal circuits at the module and component level. Active security clearance day 1.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field Experience with PLL/Frequency Synthesis Familiarity with failure analysis/Root-Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations #LI-RL1 This position requires you to have an active government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Pay Grade Range Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position

• $87,100.00 - $182,900.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees
• $97,600.00 - $204,800.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA
• $102,800.00 - $215,800.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ Additional Information Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:
• the role and related responsibilities;
• prior work experience;
• education, training, skills and certifications;
• internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles;
• geographic location; and
• alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including:
• bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions);
• health, life and disability insurance;
• company-paid holidays and time off;
• 401(k) retirement plan;
• discounted employee stock purchase plan;
• tuition reimbursement; and
• access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.

Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards. Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location) Why Mercury? Why should you join Mercury Systems? Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com Our Culture We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions. To find out more about Why Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status. As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance. (978) 256-1300 Click here read about our recent press release.