Senior RF Electronic Design Engineer

RF Engineer IV – RF Microwave Design

Location: Sacramento, CA (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced RF Electronic Engineer IV to lead the design, analysis, and evaluation of microwave-based components. This role focuses on high-performance RF components, including microwave amplifiers, detectors and frequency converters, supporting demanding and reliability-critical applications. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on RF design expertise and the ability to work independently on complex technical challenges while providing technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, build, and test RF/microwave hardware, with emphasis on RF microwave amplifiers, detectors and frequency converters.
• Apply advanced RF and microwave engineering principles to optimize gain, noise figure, linearity, stability, efficiency, and reliability.
• Use industry-standard RF and design tools for circuit modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
• Support prototype development, troubleshooting, and design validation testing.
• Participate in technical reviews and provide guidance to less-experienced engineers.
• Generate clear technical documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, test, and systems engineering.

Compensation

• Competitive salary, estimated range $92,000 – $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Why Join Us

• Ability to work on advanced microwave hardware in a hands-on engineering environment.
• Advancement opportunities with a growing company.

 Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in RF/microwave design or electronics engineering (Senior-level experience strongly preferred).
• Solid understanding of RF/microwave theory, design practices, and test methodologies.
• U.S. Citizenship required.