Sr. RF Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering
Sr. RF Design Engineer
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. RF Design Engineer at our Chandler, AZ location.
Crane Aerospace & Electronics provides high-performance systems and components to the aerospace and defense sectors, powering a diverse range of applications from satellites and missiles to UAVs and next-generation aircraft. Our Crane Microwave division is renowned for its expertise in RF and microwave technologies, supporting critical missions with integrated microwave assemblies, GPS subsystems, and space-qualified components that are trusted by leading defense and aerospace original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
We're looking for an experienced Sr. RF Design Engineer to architect and develop cutting-edge RF, Microwave, and Millimeter-Wave integrated solutions (IMAs) for mission-critical defense and space systems. This is a hands-on engineering role with responsibility across proposal, design, prototyping, testing and production release—ideal for an engineer who enjoys technical depth and cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Do:
- Architect and design end-to-end RF and mixed-signal systems (VHF to >40 GHz), including up/down converters, synthesizers, PLLs, mixers, filters, A/D converters and Digital architectures
- Model and simulate RF system performance using advanced analytical tools
- Support system integration, testing, and validation of high-reliability hardware for spaceflight and defense applications
- Translate customer specifications into hardware architecture, design documentation, and product releases
What You Bring:
- 8-10+ years of experience in RF/microwave/mmWave design; strong grasp of RF systems architecture and circuit design
- Familiarity with tools like ADS, AWR, HFSS, MATLAB, and Mechanical modeling applications
- Experience with hardware design from concept through production delivery
- BS in Electrical Engineering required; MS or PhD preferred
Eligibility Requirement:
This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Top Benefits:
- Benefits:
Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month - Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
- 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
- Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment.
Join us as an RF Design Engineer Lead and bring your RF expertise to programs that matter—to defense, space, and the future of secure communications.
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