Radio Frequency Design Engineer

The Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer will lead the design, development, testing, and optimization of RF systems and components. This role will be responsible for RF circuit design, system integration, troubleshooting, and performance analysis. Must have Top Secret Clearance Active.

Essential Functions:

• RF Design & Development: Design and develop RF circuits, systems, and components for applications such as wireless networks, radar, satellite communications, and RF sensors.
• System Optimization: Conduct RF link budget analysis, interference mitigation, and performance tuning for optimal system efficiency.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Develop test plans, perform RF measurements, and diagnose performance issues using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Antenna & Propagation Analysis: Design, simulate, and test antennas while considering propagation characteristics for different environments.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure RF systems comply with FCC, ITU, and other regulatory standards, including spectrum management and EMI/EMC compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, software, and system engineers to integrate RF solutions into broader system architectures.
• Project Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers while managing project timelines and deliverables.
• Emerging Technology Research: Stay up-to-date with advancements in RF technologies, 5G, mmWave, IoT, and emerging wireless communication trends.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of RF circuits, PCB layout, and mixed-signal design.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers).
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for data analysis.
• Understanding of wireless communication protocols (e.g., LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS).
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FCC, ITU, MIL-STD, etc.).
• Knowledge of SDR (Software-Defined Radio) and beamforming techniques.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.

Experience:

• 10 years of experience in RF design, testing, and system optimization.
• Experience with RF simulation tools such as ADS, HFSS, CST, or similar.
• Experience with RF design (mmWave, microwave).
• Background in commercial or military RF systems.

Security Clearance:

Current Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.