Principal RF Engineer

Overview

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.

• Lead RF circuit design from concept through production with optimized performance specifications.
• Develop RF architecture and conduct circuit simulation using industry tools such as ADS, AWR, and Genesys.
• 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.

• 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 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.

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with PLL/Frequency synthesis.
• Familiarity with failure analysis/Root-Cause Corrective Action investigations.

Annual salary ranges:
$87,100.00 – $ for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD, or TX, and all remote employees.
$97,600.00 – $ for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH, or MA.
$ – $ for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ.

• 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.
• Access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including Linked In Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.
• Annual stock-based awards for Director or VP level employees.
• 9/80 alternative work schedule to support work/life balance.

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. Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce and will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals protected under Section 503, Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.