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Senior RF Electrical Engineer

Saab

Syracuse, NY
8 hours ago
$99,100 - $128,800

Job Description

Join Saab as a Senior RF Electrical Engineer, where you will design and develop advanced RF modules for radar applications, contributing to national defense and security. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, simulate, and develop discreet RF Tx/Rx modules for radar systems.
  • Conduct RF system-level analysis, link budget calculations, and trade-off studies.
  • Select and integrate components such as mixers, amplifiers, oscillators, and filters.
  • Perform schematic capture, PCB layout reviews, and work closely with layout engineers.
  • Conduct laboratory testing, tuning, and validation of RF modules against specifications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product integration.
  • Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for performance anomalies.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for design decisions, test results, and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or related field.
  • 5–8 years of experience in RF design, focusing on radar or similar high-frequency applications.
  • Proficiency in RF simulation tools (e.g., Keysight ADS, HFSS, CST).
  • Proficiency in schematic capture and PCBA layout tools (e.g. Altium Designer, PADS, Allegro).
  • Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters).
  • Solid understanding of RF/microwave circuit theory, impedance matching, noise figure, and gain optimization.
  • Experience with PCB design for RF and microwave circuits.
  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of phased-array radar architectures.
  • Electronics packaging concepts.
  • Familiarity with thermal and mechanical considerations in high-frequency module packaging.

Benefits & Perks

Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents.Paid time off including a minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability.401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match.Tuition assistance.Student loan assistance.Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs.Employee stock purchase program with employer match.