Senior Principal RF Engineer

Quantam is a leading recruitment firm helping our clients discover top talent. We are recruiting for a Senior Principal RF Engineer. Candidates must be U.S Citizens and work onsite in Victor, NY.

Overview:

As a Senior Principal RF Engineer, you will drive the design, development, testing, and debugging of advanced RF systems. This role requires a proven leader with deep technical expertise in RF engineering and a track record of guiding projects from initial prototype through full-rate production. The ideal candidate will work both independently and as a team leader, demonstrating hands-on proficiency while mentoring junior engineers and setting a high standard for design and development practices.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and debug complex RF systems and components
• Work independently or lead a team to design, implement, and resolve RF system challenges
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development of new products, taking them from prototype to full-rate production
• Collaborate with hardware, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to resolve major product issues
• Drive process improvements, enhancing design efficiency, product quality, and manufacturability
• Participate in and lead design reviews, ensuring adherence to best engineering practices
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing
• Present technical solutions to customers and stakeholders, articulating complex RF concepts effectively
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety, and regulatory requirements for RF systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field
• 10 years’ experience in RF hardware development.
• Strong grasp of RF including receivers, power amplifiers and antenna design concepts
• Ability to perform cascade analysis of RF transceiver systems.
• Experience with RF circuit design software such as ADS/MWO and schematic capture tools such as OrCAD or DxDesigner
• Strong proficiency in RF simulation and modeling tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, CST, MATLAB)
• Ability to design general analog circuitry, power supplies and RF/Digital interfaces.
• Proficient at RF and high-speed PCB layout including material selection, EM simulation and shielding.
• Knowledge of modern communication systems concepts (RF, IF/IQ, time/frequency domains, modulation).
• Strong understanding of product development life cycles, from concept to full-rate production

Additional Requirements

• This position requires eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Candidates will be subject to background investigation in accordance with federal requirements. Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements.