Crunchbase

Sr. RF Design Engineer

Crunchbase$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in RF/microwave/mmWave design
  • Strong grasp of RF systems architecture and circuit design
  • Familiarity with ADS, AWR, HFSS, MATLAB, and Mechanical modeling tools
  • Experience with hardware design from concept to production
  • BS in Electrical Engineering required; MS or PhD preferred

Responsibilities

  • Architect and design end-to-end RF and mixed-signal systems (VHF to >40 GHz)
  • Model and simulate RF system performance using advanced analytical tools
  • Support system integration, testing, and validation of high-reliability hardware
  • Translate customer specifications into hardware architecture and product releases

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit package available
  • Commitment to operational excellence
  • Focus on Lean manufacturing techniques
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Full Job Description
Sr.RF Design Engineer at our Chandler, AZ location.

Overview:

We're looking for an experienced Sr. RF Design Engineer to architect and develop cutting-edge RF, Microwave, and Millimeter-Wave integrated solutions (IMAs) for mission-critical defense and space systems. This is a hands-on engineering role with responsibility across proposal, design, prototyping, testing and production release-ideal for an engineer who enjoys technical depth and cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Do:
  • Architect and design end-to-end RF and mixed-signal systems (VHF to >40 GHz), including up/down converters, synthesizers, PLLs, mixers, filters, A/D converters and Digital architectures
  • Model and simulate RF system performance using advanced analytical tools
  • Support system integration, testing, and validation of high-reliability hardware for spaceflight and defense applications
  • Translate customer specifications into hardware architecture, design documentation, and product releases


What You Bring:
  • 8-10+ years of experience in RF/microwave/mmWave design; strong grasp of RF systems architecture and circuit design
  • Familiarity with tools like ADS, AWR, HFSS, MATLAB, and Mechanical modeling applications
  • Experience with hardware design from concept through production delivery
  • BS in Electrical Engineering required; MS or PhD preferred


Eligibility Requirement: This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:
  • Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
  • Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
  • 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
  • Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment.


Join us as an RF Design Engineer Lead and bring your RF expertise to programs that matter-to defense, space, and the future of secure communications.

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.cranemicrowave.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

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