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Senior RF Electrical Engineer

Saab

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

Job Description

Join Saab as a Senior RF Electrical Engineer, where you'll design and develop cutting-edge RF modules for advanced radar applications, ensuring high performance and integration in defense technology.

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 including firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering.
  • 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, with a focus on radar or similar high-frequency applications.
  • Proficiency in RF simulation tools (e.g., Keysight ADS, HFSS, CST, or similar).
  • 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: 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.