Sr. RF Microwave Engineer

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Design, develop, optimize, and test RF subsystems and components, ensuring compliance with performance specifications and system requirements.

• Ensure designs meet product lifecycle requirements, including reliability, environmental, and cost constraints.

• Perform RF simulations and modeling to analyze system performance and optimize designs.

• Participate in system integration and test efforts, providing support for both lab tests and field trials

• Conduct system-level testing and troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve performance issues.

• Provide clear and thorough documentation of hardware architecture, design decisions, and test results.

SUPPORTING ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system engineers, mechanical engineers, software teams and algorithms specialists to ensure project success

• Document testing processes, results, and system behavior during the validation phases, ensuring comprehensive traceability.

• Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation of radar hardware designs and integration processes, enabling easy understanding and future modifications.

• Identify technical risks during development and propose mitigation strategies to avoid delays or performance issues.

• Keep up to date with the latest RF and radar technologies and industry trends.

• Training of less experienced team members.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in RF engineering with strong focus in radar or EW applications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or a related field.

• A Master’s or a Ph.D. degree is a plus with preference given to the highest qualification.

• Strong knowledge of RF principles and radar theory, including doppler frequency modulation, pulse compression and beamforming.

• Deep understanding of radar physics and RF techniques.

• Background in high-power RF systems and considerations for radar.

• Proficiency with simulation tools such as CST, AWR, or ANSYS HFSS

• Proficiency in RF testing equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes)

• Proven experience in the design, development, and testing of RF subsystems.

• Experience with radar systems, such as phased-array radar, pulse-Doppler radar, or synthetic aperture radar (SAR).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimize complex systems.

• High attention to detail with the ability to innovate and improve system performance.