Sr. RF Electronics Engineer

ARA is seeking a Sr. RF Electronics Engineer to join our advanced engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of sophisticated RF systems and subsystems for national security and defense applications. You will drive innovation, guide engineering teams, and oversee the full lifecycle of RF system development. The Senior RF Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to high-level system architecture decisions, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.

This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise to impact mission-critical technologies and national security solutions.

U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are authorized to access information under this program/ contract.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced RF systems, including RF circuits, systems, and subsystems, ensuring they meet mission-critical performance, reliability, and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise across multiple RF-related projects, ensuring designs are optimized for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Conduct detailed analysis, simulations, and performance modeling to optimize RF system performance and identify improvements.
• Oversee the integration of RF subsystems into larger systems, ensuring compatibility, robustness, and functionality across different platforms.
• Actively troubleshoot and resolve complex RF design issues, using advanced problem-solving techniques and providing clear recommendations.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical oversight, career development support, and leadership within project teams.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define system requirements, create design specifications, and ensure alignment with customer needs.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including system specifications, test plans, and reports.
• Stay at the forefront of RF technology advancements and industry trends, applying new methodologies and tools to improve engineering practices.
• Ensure that all RF designs comply with relevant standards, including military specifications, regulatory requirements (FCC, ETSI), and quality assurance processes.
• Contribute to technical and strategic decision‑making, providing input into product roadmaps, resource allocation, and engineering processes.
• Lead the development and execution of test strategies, validation procedures, and qualification testing for complex RF systems.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

• Adaptability
  - Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities
• Communication
  - Ability to communicate thoughts clearly, both oral and written in an honest, open and timely manner
• Job Knowledge
  - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current
• Technical Skill
  - Possesses the knowledge and skills needed to perform a job or role effectively
• Dependability
  - Meets deadlines, works independently or in a team environment, is accountable, maintains focus, good attendance record
• Quality
  - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve products
• Ethics
  - Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality
• Initiative / Take Ownership
  - Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion, meaning own your job and see it through
• Decision…