6h ago
Senior Principal RF Engineer
Hawthorne, California
$190k-$260k / year
full-timeleadaerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll serve as a technical authority for high-reliability RF and microwave electronics used in aerospace and defense applications. You'll lead architecture development and component trade studies to meet system-level RF performance requirements across multiple programs. This on-site role spans the full product lifecycle from early design through production and field support.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Lead design of complex RF circuit boards with catalog MMICs
- Set direction for schematics, layouts, and design documentation
- Serve as technical authority for linear, nonlinear, and EM simulations
- Guide PCB layout and RF stack-up definition
- Lead RF testing, integration, and troubleshooting
๐ Requirements
- BS in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years RF engineering experience
- Proven technical leadership developing RF hardware for aerospace/defense
- Expert understanding of RF fundamentals (gain, noise figure, linearity, etc.)
- Hands-on experience leading RF test activities with VNAs, spectrum analyzers
โจ Nice to Have
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in EE, Systems Engineering, or related
- Power amplifier design expertise
- EMI/EMC compliance knowledge for aerospace standards
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ 100% paid medical, dental, vision
- ๐ฐ 401k with 50% match up to 6%
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Free daily lunch
- ๐๏ธ Unlimited PTO
- ๐ Pre-IPO stock option grants
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical phone interviewยท 60 min
- 3On-site interviewsยท 4 hours
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