RF Systems Engineer

## RF Systems Engineer Apply:
Hybrid:
Austin, Texas, USA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR102575

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK;
Criteria Labs, Austin, TX;
Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA;
Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH;
Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.

Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.
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* POSITION OVERVIEW:

** Design, develop, integrate, and validate RF systems and subsystems that meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and customer requirements in the signals intelligence market. Contribute to system architecture development and provide technical leadership within assigned projects while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, program management, and business development teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer and business objectives.

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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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* * Develop RF system architectures, block diagrams, and subsystem specifications to satisfy performance, cost, schedule, and manufacturability objectives.
* Design, simulate, and analyze RF and mixed-signal circuits, including filters, amplifiers, matching networks, and analog/digital interfaces.
* Perform system-level modeling, trade studies, and performance analysis to evaluate and optimize design solutions.
* Define and execute validation, characterization, and compliance test plans to verify system performance and reliability.
* Collaborate with RF, PCB, and Mechanical designers, to optimize RF layout, signal integrity, thermal performance, EMI/EMC compliance, and producibility.
* Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues throughout the product lifecycle, including schematic design, PCB layout, assembly, integration, test, and field support.
* Support proposal development and customer engagements by contributing technical solutions, architecture concepts, cost estimates, and design approaches.
* Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and program management personnel.
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and support the development of engineering best practices.
* Provide hands-on support to manufacturing technicians on the shop floor to troubleshoot assembly and test issues.
** QUALIFICATIONS

SUMMARY:

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* * Strong expertise in RF, in particular HF system design, including filters, amplifiers, impedance matching, and performance optimization.
* Proficiency with RF modeling and simulation tools such as AWR Microwave Office, ADS, HFSS, CST, or equivalent.
* Experience with mixed-signal PCB design principles, RF layout practices, and signal integrity considerations.
* Knowledge of EMI/EMC, thermal management, and environmental qualification requirements.
* Familiarity with software and firmware interactions within embedded electronic systems.
* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and technical leadership skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment and interact directly with customers when required.  Understanding of software and firmware principles for system design and modification.
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* EXPERIENCE:

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* * Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).
* BSEE or MSEE with…