RF/Microwave Design Engineer
Location: Santa Rosa, California, United States
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite – 5 days per week in the office
Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Target: 2–5 years; 4+ years of RF, microwave, or mm-wave subsystem design is preferred
Education: Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience

RF/Microwave Design Engineer to join its mm-Wave Subsystems Design Group. The team develops advanced millimeter-wave front-end products for applications including AI/ML, 5G, 6G, automotive radar, and aerospace and defense.

The engineer will contribute to new product architecture and own or support RF/microwave design activities from concept through production. Responsibilities include designing RF/microwave signal-conditioning components, developing electromagnetic models, validating prototypes, troubleshooting hardware, and collaborating with manufacturing partners.

The successful candidate will combine a strong foundation in electrical engineering and RF/microwave principles with practical simulation, measurement, and hardware-debugging skills.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with an emphasis on RF and microwave design, or equivalent industry experience.
Strong foundation in electrical engineering, electronics, and RF/microwave principles.
Proficiency with microwave modeling and simulation tools.
Experience or demonstrated capability with 1D, 2.5D, and 3D electromagnetic simulators.
Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Creativity and the ability to develop innovative technical solutions.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage engineering resources effectively.
Ability to work onsite in Santa Rosa, California, five days per week.
Must meet the employer's work authorization requirements; visa sponsorship is not available.

Preferred Qualifications

Four or more years of experience in RF, microwave, or mm-wave subsystem design.
Proficiency with Keysight ADS, Genesys, and EMPro.
Experience using RF/mm-wave measurement equipment, including:
- Vector network analyzers (VNAs)
- Spectrum analyzers
- Signal generators
- Power meters
- Automated test systems
Experience debugging and troubleshooting RF/mm-wave hardware.
Experience correlating measurement results with simulation models.
Experience performing root-cause analysis and implementing design improvements.
Experience with design verification, product qualification, and transitioning RF hardware into manufacturing.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an RF/Microwave Design Engineer with hands-on experience in electromagnetic simulation, RF hardware development, and prototype characterization.

Priority should be given to candidates who demonstrate:

RF, microwave, or mm-wave subsystem design experience.
Strong electromagnetic simulation and modeling capabilities.
Practical experience with VNAs and other RF test and measurement instruments.
Hardware troubleshooting and simulation-to-measurement correlation skills.
Familiarity with Keysight ADS, Genesys, or EMPro.
Experience taking designs from concept and prototyping through qualification and production.
Willingness to work onsite five days a week in Santa Rosa, California.

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