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Senior / Principal RF & Microwave Engineer
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What they do
A Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer works with technology and electronic equipment that uses radio waves, from cell phones to radio stations. Designs, installs, and repairs systems and equipment that transmit radio signals. May specialize in design or maintenance; may focus on the design of transmission equipment, such as radio antennae, or manage larger systems such as networks of cell phone towers.
$119,952 / year median in New York
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Senior /Principal RF & Microwave Engineer
- Chestnut Ridge, NY
- Onsite
- Up to $189,000 The Opportunity We are looking for a visionary Senior/Principal RF & Microwave Engineer to join an elite R&D team developing next-generation, high-value test and measurement instruments and high-frequency acquisition systems.
Architect & Design:
Lead the design of front-end RF & Microwave assemblies, precision analog/mixed-signal circuitry, high-speed ADCs, DACs, and power supplies used in next-generation probes and data acquisition hardware.ECAD & Layout:
Create complex schematic designs and oversee the layout of high-frequency PCBs, ceramic, and organic packages.Simulation:
Utilize cutting-edge EDA and 3D electromagnetic simulation tools to model performance, analyze time/frequency domains, and mitigate design risks.Prototype Validation:
Design custom test fixtures and automated test routines to bring prototypes to life using high-end laboratory equipment (Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, High-Bandwidth Scopes). What We're Looking For (Required Credentials)Education:
BSEE or MSEE degree.Experience:
5 to 10+ years of dedicated hands-on electronic design experience.RF Circuit Design Mastery:
A proven track record in high-frequency RF and microwave circuit design.Simulation Tool Fluency:
Direct, hands-on experience with at least one major RF simulation suite (e.g., ADS, Microwave Office, HFSS, CST, Sonnet, or Genesys).Lab Expertise:
Advanced laboratory skills using high-end instrumentation to validate complex hardware systems.Preferred / Plus
Skills Knowledge of general electronic design (microcontrollers, clocking architectures, power supply design). Scripting capabilities (Python, VB, or similar) for measurement automation and data analysis. Experience coordinating across cross-disciplinary teams (Mechanical, Software, and Manufacturing).Pay:
$150,000.00- $189,000.