RF Engineer

Apply now Job No: 502764
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: ISR - 250622
Pay Grade: R2/R3 - Exempt
Advertised: September 24, 2025
Applications close: Open until filled

Are you a passionate RF Engineer seeking a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity? The University of Dayton's Research Institute Sensors & Software Systems division is actively seeking a talented individual to join our team. As an RF Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge RF systems and solutions for various applications, including aerospace, defense, and commercial sectors. Join our team!

This position is responsible for electromagnetic analysis (RF signal analysis and RF material properties) of various systems, making technical presentations, publishing research papers, preparing research proposals, and conducting research on theoretical, computational and experimental applications of radar.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• A minimum of three years of directly related experience is required at the R2 level
• A minimum of eight years of directly related experience is required at the R3 level
• A minimum of twelve years of directly related experience is required at the R4 level
• Experience in RF Signal Processing
• Experience in Signal Characteristic Analysis
• Experience in RF Material Characterization (i.e. RF Bulk Properties)
• Able to support experiments, design, and analysis efforts
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with 12 years experience in RF systems; or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering or related field, with 10 years experience in RF systems
• Proven experience in RF Signal Processing
• Proven experience in Signal Characteristic Analysis
• Proven experience in RF Material Analysis (i.e. RF Bulk Properties)
• Proven experience in planning experiments, design and analysis efforts
• TS/SCI Clearance
• Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.