RF I Microwave Design Engineer

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.