RF Design Integrated Product Team; IPT Lead

RF Design Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead

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Orion Edge is a defense technology leader driving the future of electronic warfare and advanced hardware systems. Join our team where you will support the full lifecycle of complex, mission‑critical hardware design!

The RF Design IPT (Integrated Product Team) Lead is responsible for the technical execution and hardware delivery of high‑frequency subsystems. This role specifically emphasizes the transition from theoretical design to physical reality. You will lead the "Build‑Test‑Learn" cycle, overseeing the fabrication of prototypes and the rigorous validation required to meet mission‑critical defense specifications.

Level: Mid‑Senior (5‑8 years experience)

• Prototyping Strategy and Execution:
  Lead the rapid prototyping phase for RF modules. This includes selecting materials, overseeing PCB fabrication/assembly vendors, and managing "Quick‑Turn" internal builds to validate design assumptions early in the development cycle.
• Test Plan Development:
  Develop and oversee Design Verification Test (DVT) plans by defining the success criteria for Gain, Noise, Spurious Emissions, and VSWR across temperature and environmental constraints.
• Hands‑on Leadership:
  Act as the lead engineer in the lab during critical integration phases. You will troubleshoot complex failures using VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, and Power Meters to perform root‑cause analysis.
• Cross‑Functional Technical Lead:
  Bridge the gap between RF designers and other engineering specialties to ensure the physical prototype meets SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) constraints without sacrificing signal performance.
• Production Readiness:
  Ensure that prototypes are "Design for Manufacturing" compliant. You will lead the transition from the Engineering Development Model (EDM) to the final production‑ready hardware.

• Education:
  
  Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant field.
• Experience:
  
  5‑8 years in RF/Microwave engineering, with at least 3 years leading physical hardware testing or prototyping efforts.
• Prototyping
  
  Skills:
  
  Expert level knowledge of RF PCB layout requirements (stack‑ups, controlled impedance, isolation) and experience with various materials.
• Testing Expertise:
  Advanced proficiency in calibrating and operating VNAs, Signal Generators, and Real‑time Spectrum Analyzers. Experience with automated test software is highly preferred.
• Troubleshooting:
  Proven ability to perform and lead component‑level troubleshooting on micro‑strip and stripline circuits. Proficiency in precision soldering and microscope work for prototype tuning is a plus.
• Simulation:
  Ability to use HFSS or ADS not just for initial design, but for post‑tuning simulations to reconcile lab data with theoretical models.
• Defense Standards:
  Working knowledge of MIL‑PRF‑38534 or similar standards for high‑reliability electronics.
• Citizenship:
  Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance (Secret or higher).

Salary: $145,000 - $160,000 per year

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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