- Salary
- $92k – $150k/yr
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
RF Engineer IV – RF Microwave Design
Location: Sacramento, CA (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced RF Electronic Engineer IV to lead the design, analysis, and evaluation of microwave-based components. This role focuses on high-performance RF components, including microwave amplifiers, detectors and frequency converters, supporting demanding and reliability-critical applications. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on RF design expertise and the ability to work independently on complex technical challenges while providing technical leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, simulate, build, and test RF/microwave hardware, with emphasis on RF microwave amplifiers, detectors and frequency converters.
- Apply advanced RF and microwave engineering principles to optimize gain, noise figure, linearity, stability, efficiency, and reliability.
- Use industry-standard RF and design tools for circuit modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
- Support prototype development, troubleshooting, and design validation testing.
- Participate in technical reviews and provide guidance to less-experienced engineers.
- Generate clear technical documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, test, and systems engineering.
Compensation
- Competitive salary, estimated range $92,000 – $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Why Join Us
- Ability to work on advanced microwave hardware in a hands-on engineering environment.
- Advancement opportunities with a growing company.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in RF/microwave design or electronics engineering (Senior-level experience strongly preferred).
- Solid understanding of RF/microwave theory, design practices, and test methodologies.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
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