What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Radio Frequency Engineer position at IMS Recruiting?
We’re seeking a Principal RF Design Engineer with deep expertise in RF/microwave receiver design up to 18 GHz who can lead complex design projects and mentor a team of talented engineers.
We’re partnering with a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer developing next-generation RF and microwave solutions for SIGINT, EW, and radar applications. This team designs and delivers high-performance, mission-critical receiver and frequency conversion systems that set the standard for reliability and precision.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of advanced RF/microwave receivers and frequency converters.
- Contribute as both an individual designer and technical leader.
- Perform top-level requirements analysis, system architecture, and functional allocations.
- Support business development efforts through white papers and technical proposals.
- Present design concepts and technical updates to customers during design reviews.
- Mentor junior engineers and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- 10 years of hands-on experience in RF/microwave circuit design for receivers or frequency converters to 18 GHz or higher.
- Expertise with SMT-based PCB RF/MW circuit design, frequency planning, spur analysis, and PLL integration.
- Experience in super-het receiver design, wideband, high dynamic range, and/or mmWave systems.
- Familiarity with tools such as Keysight Genesys, OrCAD, MATLAB, and PSPICE.
- Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Salary : $150,000 - $220,000