Red Cell Partners

Principal Radio Frequency Engineer

Red Cell Partners

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $175,000 - $225,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop the technical roadmap for RF components and systems, aligning with the company's product vision.
  • Architect system-level solutions for plasma-enhanced antenna technology, focusing on performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Lead research and development efforts for RFICs, high-power amplifiers, and advanced antenna systems.
  • Perform advanced modeling and simulation to optimize system performance.
  • Lead the design and integration of RF modules and subsystems.
  • Troubleshoot complex RF systems and identify solutions to challenging technical problems.
  • Mentor junior engineers, fostering technical growth and excellence within the team.
  • Interface with stakeholders and customers to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration.
  • Identify new applications and use cases for core technology.
  • Evaluate complementary technologies and acquisition opportunities.
  • Manage intellectual property strategy and patent portfolio.
  • Foster innovation culture and technical excellence.
  • Lead systems engineering that integrates electrical engineering and applied plasma physics end-to-end.
  • Architect modular designs enabling upgrades and software-defined antenna behaviors; drive manufacturability with contract partners.
  • Lead technical development for the company's primary and secondary products, from concept to prototype to qualification.
  • Own rapid prototyping cycles: plan experiments, instrument tests, analyze results, and iterate. Build and run a lean lab environment that balances velocity with rigor.
  • Drive compliance pathways and coordinate with test labs and government partners to qualify systems for operational use.
  • Act as the senior technical interface to DoD/USG stakeholders and industry partners; communicate clearly and credibly with non-technical decision-makers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field required; Master’s or Ph.D. strongly preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in RF engineering, with a focus on antenna systems and RF circuit design.
  • Deep understanding of RF principles, electromagnetic theory, and antenna design.
  • Extensive experience with RF simulation and modeling tools.
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and guide multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Experience with transitioning technology from research to commercial products.
  • Understanding of defense, aerospace, or telecommunications product requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with instrumentation (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, high-voltage power supplies), data capture, and model-to-measurement correlation.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and experimental hardware; disciplined approach to documentation and test plans.
  • Experience with software-defined radio interfaces and controls for adaptive RF systems.
Benefits
  • Career track opportunity with potential for rapid advancement with strong performance as the firm grows
  • 100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
  • Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay.
  • Unlimited PTO, with management approval.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
  • Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available.
  • Mental health benefits available through Tara Mind.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
RF engineeringantenna systemsRF circuit designmodeling and simulationplasma-enhanced antenna technologyhigh-power amplifierselectromagnetic theorysoftware-defined radiodata capturemodel-to-measurement correlation
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginnovationproject managementtechnical guidanceadaptabilitydocumentation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringPh.D. in Electrical Engineering