RF Design Engineer (HAM RADIO

RF Design Engineer (HAM RADIO)

The RF Design Engineer will specialize in passive RF work, focusing on switching capacitors or inductors for antenna matching, reminiscent of traditional ham radio technology in the 2-30 MHz range. Key responsibilities include iterative prototyping, modular design, schematic and printed circuit board design of low complexity, and lab experimentation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize passive RF designs for antenna matching within the 2-30 MHz frequency range.
• Engage in iterative prototyping and modular design processes.
• Create schematics and design low complexity printed circuit boards.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to test and refine designs.

Essential

Skills:

• Experience in high-frequency antenna matching design, either as a hobbyist or professional.
• Familiarity with BCAD tools, with a preference for Altium.
• Proficiency in circuit analysis tools such as LT Spice.
• Preferred educational experience: BSEE/MSEE with specialization in Electromagnetics or RF Design.
• High power design experience (500 Watt) below 100 MHz, ideally between 2 MHz and 30 MHz.
• Experience in antenna impedance matching.
• Knowledge of vacuum relays, high voltage MOSFETs, or RF PIN diode switches.
• High Frequency (2 MHz - 30 MHz) antenna design and matching experience.

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Experience with Ansys HFSS, ADS, or Genesys is advantageous.
• Amateur Radio (Ham) radio enthusiasm or product design experience in RF design.
• Interest and hands-on experience in the specified frequency range.

Work Environment:

The work environment is a heavy engineering design and manufacturing setting where all products are designed and manufactured in-house. The position is fully REMOTE, working within a team of 7 members responsible for digital hardware design for secure communications and SIGINT radio lines.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Germantown, MD.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $72.00 - $96.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long-term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type:

This is a fully remote position.

Final date to receive applications:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.