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Principal RF Design Engineer - Microwave Receivers - iRF
Sparks, MD
2025-08-28
Salary Range: $105,000 - $240,000 a year
Requisition ID: 1158
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all essential functions, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties at any time.
Job Description:
This position is for iRF Intelligent RF Solutions in Sparks, MD.
Provides technical expertise in the design and development of state-of-the-art, RF/microwave receivers, frequency-converters and related products for SIGINT, EW and radar applications. This position requires experience in design of RF/MW circuitry through at least 18GHz using SMT components on PCB substrates.
The successful candidate must have experience performing top-level requirements analysis and design of system architecture, allocating functional requirements for sub-assemblies.
Essential Functions:
- Serve as an individual RF/MW design contributor and lead engineer for key design projects.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to more junior team members.
- Make technical presentations to customers to support design review requirements.
- Provide technical support for Business Development activities including white papers and technical proposals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- At a minimum must have a BSEE and 10+ years of related experience in RF/microwave circuit design.
- Hands-on design experience in PCB-based design of RF/MW circuitry supporting receivers and frequency converters to 18GHz and beyond is required.
- Wide bandwidth, high dynamic range, super-het receiver design experience is desired. Additionally, experience in mmW frequency range design, wideband digitization, and low SWaP design is helpful.
- Well-versed in receiver/frequency converter system design, including frequency planning and spur analysis, RF/MW filter technologies, cascade GNIP analysis, MW mixers, frequency generation using PLL ICs, and design trade-offs.
- An individual with a high degree of technical competence and good interpersonal skills will provide individual technical contributions as well as technical leadership and guidance to other project team engineers.
- Must possess leadership qualities and be able to work well with and lead a diverse group of engineering disciplines.
- Familiar with computer design tools including Keysight Genesys, OrCad, MATLAB, PSPICE, or other tools.
- Must have the ability to obtain security clearance.
- Must be able to pass a preemployment drug screening and background check.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Narda-MITEQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Narda-MITEQ maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment background checks and substance abuse screening where permitted by law.
Proof of employment authorization will be required. Narda-MITEQ is not required to sponsor applicants for work visas. As this position will require access to export controlled information, only applications from “U.S. persons” within the meaning of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations will be considered. Narda-MITEQ is not required to seek export license for applicants who do not meet this requirement.
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