Radio Frequency; RF) Engineer

Location: West Lafayette, IN

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to join an engineering team focused on the design, development, testing, and optimization of RF filters and RF front-end (RFFE) systems for interference mitigation.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with RF circuit design, microwave engineering, electromagnetic theory, RF simulation, laboratory testing, and hardware validation
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RF Design & Development

• Design and develop RF circuits and components, including:
  • RF filters
  • Amplifiers
  • Mixers
  • RF front-end circuits
• Architect and simulate RF and microwave circuits.
• Apply electromagnetic and transmission‑line principles to RF hardware design.
• Support RF hardware development from initial concept through production.

RF Testing & Validation

• Perform laboratory testing and validation of RF hardware.
• Use RF test equipment such as:
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Vector/network analyzers
  • Signal generators
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Probe stations
• Analyze RF performance and identify design or hardware issues.
• Develop test procedures and support automated testing where applicable.

Performance Optimization

Evaluate And Optimize Key RF Performance Parameters, Including

• Gain
• Noise figure
• VSWR
• Linearity
• Phase noise
• Frequency response
• RF signal performance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with systems engineers, firmware/software engineers, project managers, and customers.
• Support RF requirements definition, architecture, design reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and production.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to engineering and project teams.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • RF/Microwave Engineering
  • or a related engineering field

Experience

• 3+ years of hands‑on RF engineering, RF hardware design, or wireless communications experience.
• Experience designing and testing RF/microwave circuits and hardware.
• Strong understanding of RF circuit design and electromagnetic principles.

RF & Microwave Engineering

Strong Knowledge Of

• RF and microwave circuit design
• Electromagnetic fields
• Transmission‑line theory
• RF filters
• Amplifiers
• Mixers
• RF front-end systems
• Wireless communication concepts

RF Simulation & Design Tools

Hands‑on Experience With One Or More Of The Following

• ANSYS HFSS
• Keysight ADS
• Microwave Office
• Altium

Programming & Data Analysis

Experience With Scripting Or Engineering Analysis Tools Such As

• Python
• MATLAB
• Simulink

Experience using these tools for automated RF testing, data collection, analysis, or simulation is preferred.

Laboratory Equipment

Hands‑on Experience With

• Spectrum analyzers
• Network/vector network analyzers
• Signal generators
• Oscilloscopes
• Probe stations
• Other RF/microwave laboratory equipment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 3+ years of practical RF engineering experience.
• Strong RF/microwave circuit design knowledge.
• Experience designing and testing RF hardware.
• Hands‑on experience with RF laboratory equipment.
• Experience with RF simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, or Microwave Office.
• Experience with Altium or similar PCB design tools.
• Strong understanding of RF performance measurements such as gain, noise figure, VSWR, linearity, and phase noise.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and optimize RF performance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in an on-site engineering/laboratory environment.