What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radio Frequency Engineer I position at CAES by Honeywell?
Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.
At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.
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Overview
Take ownership of a high fidelity end-to-end model & simulation for various phased array and radar applications; develop and integrate signal processing functions and conduct sub-system trade studies; act as system engineer to guide architecture design decisions and define requirements on proposals; apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as Radio Frequency (RF) and digital applications.
Responsibilities
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Design RF/Analog circuits using simulation tools, generate BOM, and identify necessary equipment and components to perform test
* Perform PCB layout and/or Interface with a layout engineer for PCB tape-out
* Troubleshoot the circuit in test bench and simulation.
* Provide RF/Analog performance to System Engineering.
* Evaluate possible failure paths.
* Assist Product transition from Engineering to Manufacturing, including writing Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- This role is designed to be entry-level offering the first years of work experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or Engineering Degree / Technical Degree
- Required to obtain and maintain security clearance within 6 months of employment.
- MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics
Design experience in RF components, such as combiner, filter, switch, mixer, circulator, VCO, Power Amp and antenna.
HFSS simulation experience
Familiar with thermal consideration in PA design
PCB/chip-on-board design, test, and layout experience
MTBF calculation and circuit failure analysis experience
MMIC design and experience in interacting with Foundry
GaN, GaAs, InP or LDMOS semiconductor experience
Load-Pull experience
Active DOD Secret Clearance
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Salary Range: Radio Frequency Engineer I: $76,800 - $110,400 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: December 5,2025.
EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY
BENEFITS
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.
Other benefits include:
- Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
- Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
- Tailored Management/Leadership Training
- Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming
WE ARE CAES by HONEYWELL
CAES by Honeywell pioneers advanced electronics that underpin many of the world's most critical missions. We design, engineer, test, and manufacture advanced electronic solutions for the U.S. aerospace and defense industry. From inception and development engineering, to full-rate production and sustainment, we work closely with customers as partners throughout the program lifecycle.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.
Cobham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Cobham to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Cobham will refrain from discharging, or otherwise discriminating against, employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants.
Salary : $76,800 - $110,400