Senior Associate RF Engineer II - iRF

About the Company

iRF - Intelligent RF Solutions is a leader in providing tailored solutions for SIGINT and Electronic Warfare (EW) missions. We understand our customers’ challenges and use our expertise to create solutions. We are not just a supplier, but a problem-solving partner with a strong foundation in supporting global defense and intelligence missions.

We are dedicated to attracting high-achieving individuals. Our team members are bound by a common purpose - commitment to our customers’ missions. Our culture is anchored in our steadfast values, our collaborative spirit, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all essential functions, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties at any time.

At iRF Solutions, the Sr. Associate, RF Engineer will play a key role in the development of cutting‑edge RF/microwave technologies supporting next generation SIGINT, Electronic Warfare (EW), and radar systems. Working alongside a highly experienced engineering team, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to challenging, high-performance receiver and frequency conversion designs operating through 18 GHz and beyond. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer with a passion for solving complex RF problems, advancing innovative technologies, and supporting mission‑critical solutions for defense and aerospace applications.

• Support the design and development of state-of-the‑art, RF/microwave receivers, frequency‑converters and related products for SIGINT, EW and radar applications.
• Participate in the design, analysis, integration, and test of RF/microwave circuitry operating through at least 18 GHz using SMT components and PCB substrates.
• Assist in requirements analysis, frequency planning, and subsystem‑level architecture development under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Contribute to the development of high‑performance RF systems with challenging requirements for bandwidth, dynamic range, noise figure, etc.
• Serve as an individual RF/MW design contributor and support engineer for key design projects.
• Support schematic capture, simulations, PCB layout review, integration, and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform RF testing, data analysis, and documentation of design results.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and 2 years related experience in the area of RF/microwave circuit design.
• Experience performing top‑level requirements analysis and design of system architecture, allocating functional requirements for sub‑assemblies.
• Experience in design of RF/MW circuitry through at least 18 GHz using SMT components on PCB substrates.
• Hands‑on design experience in PCB‑based design of RF/MW circuitry supporting receivers and frequency converters to 18 GHz and beyond.
• Familiar with receiver/frequency converter system design, including frequency planning and spur analysis, RF/MW filter technologies, cascade GNIP analysis, MW mixers, frequency generation using PLL ICs, and design trade‑offs.
• Must be able to work as an individual contributor as well as with a diverse group of engineering disciplines.
• Candidate must be familiar with computer design tools including Keysight Genesys, OrCad, MATLAB, PSPICE, or other tools.
• Must have the ability to obtain security clearance.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and background check.

• Wide bandwidth, high dynamic range, super‑het receiver design experience is desired. Additionally, experience in mmW frequency range design, wideband digitization, and low SWaP design is helpful.

$ - $ per year.

Onsite in Sparks, MD with a 9/80 schedule. Every other Friday OFF.

iRF is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination, where all employees and applicants…