Radio Frequency Engineer

Parraid LLC

$130K — $160K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Master's preferred (MSEE)
  • 7+ years of experience in RF engineering
  • Proven expertise in RF circuit performance parameters like S-parameter analysis
  • Strong analytical skills in circuit design and troubleshooting
  • Ability to use electronic testing tools effectively
  • Familiarity with PCB fabrication standards (IPC/SMTA) is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Design RF electronic circuits for product solutions from development to maintenance
  • Develop PCB layouts and troubleshoot RF circuit issues
  • Collaborate with hardware and software teams on RF board designs
  • Oversee RF circuit design layout for PCB assembly
  • Liaise with PCB manufacturers and component suppliers
  • Support customer engagement and participate in design review meetings
  • Benchmark competitive designs against company offerings

Benefits

  • Employer shared medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Variety of voluntary benefits available
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous paid leave policy
  • Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
  • Supportive and rewarding workplace culture
Full Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to work as a member of the Product Engineering Team to develop hardware-based product solutions focused on radio frequency and related telecommunications technologies.

Responsibilities:
  • Design the radio frequency electronic circuits needed to support our RF applications from initial development through product maintenance
  • Provide the RF circuit design, develop layout of the circuit board, and debug and troubleshoot issues
  • Interact with the other members of the hardware team, including the non-RF electronics, embedded software, and system testing functions. Develop RF board-level circuit designs in the P, L, S, and C band ranges
  • Direct layout of RF circuit designs for PCB assembly Work with contract printed circuit board (PCB) assembly manufacturers and component suppliers
  • Work with embedded controls software and systems development groups through the development phase Support customer engagement, specification and design review meetings Bench marking of alternate and competitive designs

Skills:
  • Demonstrated excellence in RF circuit performance parameters including S-parameter analysis, DC analog and digital design, analysis and simulation
  • Competent in the use of electronic tools (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, etc.)
  • Experience applying principles of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) / electromagnetic interference (EMI)
  • Experience with microprocessors for embedded applications
  • Good circuit analysis and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work independently and creatively, while collaborating closely with a diverse team of technical experts and business professionals
  • Ability to manage time and commitments within a framework of competing priorities
  • Good communications skills, both written and oral

Desired Experience:
  • Knowledge of surface mount electrical component and PCB fabrication and assembly techniques and technical standards such as Institute of Printed Circuits (IPC) / Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)
  • Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) / Design for Test (DFT) principles

Toolsets:
  • Proficiency using Cadence PCB software design tools
  • Familiarity with Cadence AWR Microwave Office RF design suite or equivalent
  • Proficiency with classic HW / RF lab tools such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, etc.

Job Location:

Parraid Headquarters is in Hollywood, Maryland, United States

Job Type:

Full-Time/Regular

Years of Experience:

7+ Years; mid-career professional electrical engineer with radio frequency specialization desired

Minimum Level of Education:

4-Year bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (BSEE), Master's degree in electrical engineering (MSEE) preferred.

Minimal Travel Required

Salary Range:

$130,000 - $160,000

Clearance is not required immediately but must be able to qualify.

Benefits

Employer shared medical, dental and vision insurance
Numerous voluntary benefits to choose from
401(k) Plan
Paid Leave
Eleven (11) paid holidays
Awesome and rewarding culture

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