Senior Microwave Engineer

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. Lead the design, simulation, and validation of next generation RF microwave components .

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $156,802 - $219,522 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, simulation, and validation of next generation RF microwave components
Architect scalable, phased array antenna RF front-end
Lead the development of RFIC/MMIC and T/R modules for beamforming architectures
Perform advanced RF circuit/system simulations using tools
Lead the integration and test of component level and system level phased array hardware
Mentor junior engineers and provide peer review of design artifacts
Interface with systems engineering, mechanical, firmware, and program leadership
Stay current with emerging technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS., M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field
7+ years of hands-on experience designing and validating phased array antenna systems
Background designing and testing analog Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs)
Experience designing high-frequency CCAs design/development for space applications
Familiarity with RFIC/MMIC design or selection for T/R modules for RF front-end development
Demonstrated expertise with commercial RF simulation tools (ADS, Cadence AWR, HFSS, CST, MATLAB)
Strong hands-on experience with microwave testing techniques

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

RF microwave components designphased array antenna architectureRFIC designMMIC designT/R modules developmentRF circuit simulationanalog Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) designhigh-frequency CCAs developmentmicrowave testing techniques

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringpeer reviewinterfacing with engineering teams

Certifications

BS in Electrical EngineeringM.S. in Electrical EngineeringPh.D. in Electrical EngineeringBS in Applied PhysicsM.S. in Applied PhysicsPh.D. in Applied Physics