RF Microwave Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Test Engineer
Location: Santa Rosa, California, United States
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite – 5 days per week in the office
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Target: 2–5 years; 4+ years of RF, microwave, or mm-wave subsystem design is preferred
Education: Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
RF/Microwave Design Engineer to join its mm-Wave Subsystems Design Group. The team develops advanced millimeter-wave front-end products for applications including AI/ML, 5G, 6G, automotive radar, and aerospace and defense.
The engineer will contribute to new product architecture and own or support RF/microwave design activities from concept through production. Responsibilities include designing RF/microwave signal-conditioning components, developing electromagnetic models, validating prototypes, troubleshooting hardware, and collaborating with manufacturing partners.
The successful candidate will combine a strong foundation in electrical engineering and RF/microwave principles with practical simulation, measurement, and hardware-debugging skills.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with an emphasis on RF and microwave design, or equivalent industry experience.
- Strong foundation in electrical engineering, electronics, and RF/microwave principles.
- Proficiency with microwave modeling and simulation tools.
- Experience or demonstrated capability with 1D, 2.5D, and 3D electromagnetic simulators.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Creativity and the ability to develop innovative technical solutions.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage engineering resources effectively.
- Ability to work onsite in Santa Rosa, California, five days per week.
- Must meet the employer's work authorization requirements; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Four or more years of experience in RF, microwave, or mm-wave subsystem design.
- Proficiency with Keysight ADS, Genesys, and EMPro.
- Experience using RF/mm-wave measurement equipment, including:
- Vector network analyzers (VNAs)
- Spectrum analyzers
- Signal generators
- Power meters
- Automated test systems
- Experience debugging and troubleshooting RF/mm-wave hardware.
- Experience correlating measurement results with simulation models.
- Experience performing root-cause analysis and implementing design improvements.
- Experience with design verification, product qualification, and transitioning RF hardware into manufacturing.
The ideal candidate is an RF/Microwave Design Engineer with hands-on experience in electromagnetic simulation, RF hardware development, and prototype characterization.
Priority should be given to candidates who demonstrate:
- RF, microwave, or mm-wave subsystem design experience.
- Strong electromagnetic simulation and modeling capabilities.
- Practical experience with VNAs and other RF test and measurement instruments.
- Hardware troubleshooting and simulation-to-measurement correlation skills.
- Familiarity with Keysight ADS, Genesys, or EMPro.
- Experience taking designs from concept and prototyping through qualification and production.
- Willingness to work onsite five days a week in Santa Rosa, California.
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