Principal RF Engineer – Hybrid | Atlanta, GA
Full-Time | Competitive Base + Bonus + Great Perks
Relocation Package Offered
We are partnering with a cutting-edge engineering firm in Atlanta that develops advanced antenna systems and satellite terminals for both commercial and U.S. Department of Defense customers. This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity for a Principal RF Engineer to work on complex, state-of-the-art hardware systems that operate across broad portions of the RF microwave spectrum.
What You’ll Do:
As a Principal Engineer on the Hardware Engineering team, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of mechanical, electrical, RF, software, and systems engineers to design and deliver the next generation of antennas and RF systems for satellite and terrestrial communications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and prototype RF circuits, antennas, and passive/active components.
- Use tools such as Microwave Office, ADS, and HFSS to simulate and validate performance.
- Drive hardware from concept through testing, integration, and demonstration.
- Design analog/digital circuits for powering and controlling RF subsystems.
- Develop and implement beamforming and null steering algorithms.
- Perform testing using S-parameters, VSWR, insertion loss, gain, RCS, and more.
- Contribute to RCS mitigation strategies and design optimization.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
- Author technical documents, including theories of operation, user manuals, proposals, and patent applications.
What You Bring:
- BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in RF/microwave and electromagnetics.
- Proven experience designing and testing linear and circular polarized antennas and RF circuits.
- Proficiency with tools such as Microwave Office, ADS, HFSS, CST, FEKO, MATLAB, and SPICE.
- Familiarity with PCB design tools like Altium Designer is a plus.
- Strong hands-on experience with RF and digital/analog lab test equipment.
- Exceptional technical communication and collaborative skills.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a security clearance.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Hybrid flexibility – based in Atlanta, with the ability to work part-time from home.
- Compensation – competitive base salary + annual bonus.
- Benefits – robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and generous PTO.
- Impact – work on mission-critical systems with real-world applications for national defense and beyond.
- Growth – leadership and mentorship opportunities with a team known for technical excellence.
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