Senior RF Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, verify, and document RF design updates driven by reliability, yield, or component lifecycle needs
• Lead RF root-cause investigations, failure analysis, and corrective/preventative actions (RCA/CAPA)
• Perform advanced RF debugging, measurements, and data analysis on radar RF assemblies
• Evaluate alternate RF components and support the qualification of replacements
• Analyze production and test data to identify trends, escapes, or performance drifts
• Support manufacturing teams in improving RF test coverage, debug flows, and yield
• Collaborate with Systems, Firmware, Test, and Quality teams to maintain robust subsystem performance

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 6+ years of hands-on RF/microwave hardware experience, including debugging and verification of RF PCAs
• Eligibility to handle export-controlled information (ITAR/EAR)
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals and metrics (gain, NF, P1dB, IP3, return-loss, bandwidth, linearity)
• Proficiency with RF laboratory equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters)
• Experience performing RF chain/cascade analysis and interpreting S-parameters and Smith charts
• Experience driving RCA/CAPA efforts and leading technical investigations
• Familiarity with DFM/DFA/DFT practices for RF circuits and manufacturable PCB layouts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting production in a high-mix electronics environment
• Familiarity with RF simulation workflows (ADS, Microwave Office, HFSS/CST, or equivalents)
• Experience qualifying component alternates and managing EOL transitions
• Background in sustaining high-reliability commercial or mission-critical RF hardware

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range ($137,196 - $205,382 USD)
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• 401(k) match
• Flexible PTO
• Mental health coverage and various insurance offerings (Life, Disability, Pet)

About the Company

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities.