Principal RF Engineer

FIRST RF is seeking an experienced Principal RF Engineer to provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of advanced RF and microwave systems.

In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert, lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, and partner directly with customers to develop innovative solutions from concept through production.

You will contribute across FIRST RF's four technology divisions, developing next-generation phased-array systems, millimeter-wave antennas, advanced signal detection technologies, radar systems, and other cutting-edge RF solutions for government and commercial customers.

This position requires exceptional technical depth, systems thinking, and the ability to mentor engineers.

Key Responsibilities Serve as the technical lead for complex RF and microwave system development effortsLead the design, analysis, integration, and verification of advanced RF hardware and systemsDevelop innovative solutions for challenging customer problems and guide projects from proposal through product deliveryInterface directly with customers, presenting technical approaches, design reviews, and program statusProvide technical leadership for multiple projects while ensuring successful execution of cost, schedule, and performance objectivesLead technical discussions with government, commercial, and subcontractor partnersMentor and develop engineers across all experience levels through design reviews, and technical guidanceEstablish engineering best practices, design methodologies, and technical standardsConduct design reviews and provide independent technical assessments to reduce program riskSupport business development activities by contributing to white papers, technical proposals, customer briefings, and technology roadmapsEvaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic investments to expand FIRST RF's technical capabilitiesFoster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams including RF, antenna, digital, embedded software, and mechanical engineering Qualifications Required Education and Experience U.S.

Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S.

Security ClearanceBachelors degree in electrical engineering or a closely related fieldExperience analyzing, and integrating RF devices and networks including amplifiers, filters, attenuators, phase shifters, mixers, frequency converters, and related componentsExperience with antenna design, characterization, testing, and modelingExperience using electromagnetic simulation tools including HFSS, FEKO, CST Studio Suite, Microwave Office, or similar softwareDemonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through successful project executionProficiency with technical programming languages such as MATLAB or Python for analysis, simulation, and automationExtensive experience using RF laboratory equipment including vector network analyzers, and spectrum analyzersOutstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to commun...