RF Hardware Engineer

The role

You will own the physical build side of radio-electronic devices from prototype to working hardware. You will assemble, solder, and tune RF modules and run lab measurements.

What you will do

• Participate in the full development cycle of RF devices and modules
• Assemble, solder, and tune experimental radio-electronic units
• Run lab testing, take measurements, and tune RF paths to spec
• Source, select, and procure RF components, connectors, and materials
• Work closely with PCB designers and firmware engineers throughout the build

Required qualifications

• Technical degree in radio engineering, radiophysics, electronics, or telecommunications
• 4 + years developing, assembling, debugging, and testing RF/microwave electronic devices
• Confident hands-on soldering and assembly skills - SMD/BGA components, chips, RF connectors, cable assemblies
• Real experience with physical assembly, prototyping, breadboarding, and tuning RF blocks and modules
• Fluent with lab equipment: VNAs, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters
• Able to measure and interpret path parameters - S-parameters, gain, noise figure, P1dB, VSWR, phase noise
• Familiar with the RF component market (DigiKey, Mouser, Farnell, Arrow, etc.)
• Can find alternates, read datasheets, and build a BOM independently
• English (working communication)

About the company

The client is in the Miltech / Defense industry.