DAS Technology Group · 6 hours ago
RF Engineering Manager
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDAS Technology Group is seeking an RF Engineering Manager who will be a technical leader responsible for driving advanced RF hardware design and development. This role involves guiding complex product architectures and ensuring performance excellence across high-frequency systems while managing the engineering staff and overseeing product lifecycle management.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
RF System Architecture: Define and oversee RF product architectures, including converters, amplifiers, and thin-film circuits
Advanced RF Design: Lead design efforts for: High-performance frequency converters (up/down-converters, mixers, synthesizers); Power Amplifiers (PAs) and Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNAs); Thin-film RF circuits such as filters, couplers, and precision components
Performance Optimization: Ensure compliance with stringent RF performance metrics (gain, noise figure, linearity, thermal stability)
Simulation & Modeling: Utilize advanced RF simulation tools for circuit and system-level analysis
Testing & Validation: Direct RF testing using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and other precision instruments; interpret complex data for design refinement
Manufacturing Integration: Apply knowledge of thin-film, PCB, and final product assembly (box-build) processes to ensure manufacturability and reliability
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Integrate RF designs with mechanical and software systems for complete product solutions
Component Lifecycle Management: Perform end-of-life (EOL) component analysis and recommend suitable replacement components to maintain product continuity and compliance
Bill of Materials (BOM) Development: Develop accurate BOMs in a timely manner to help Sales provide customers with the best pricing for quotes
Overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions
Performs other duties as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required
10+ years of hands-on RF design experience, including amplifiers, converters, and thin-film circuits
Expertise in RF simulation tools (ADS, HFSS, CST, or equivalent)
Proficiency in RF testing methodologies and equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers)
Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, impedance matching, and signal integrity
Familiarity with manufacturing processes for RF hardware
US Citizenship required for compliance
Excellent written and oral communication skills
3–5 years in a technical leadership role
Ability to work within constantly changing priorities
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong understanding of contractual obligations as defined in purchase orders and government contract flow down (Q, FAR, DFAR, ITAR, NISPOM clauses)
Strong understanding of US Government Export Controls; working with the Export Compliance Officials to identify commodity jurisdictions and product classification
Experience determining the scope of Technical Assistance Agreements
Preferred
Master's in RF/Microwave Engineering strongly preferred
Company
DAS Technology Group
DAS Technology Group is a boutique recruiting/staffing company that focuses on placing candidates NATIONWIDE in the RF/Microwave, Semiconductor & Defense and Space area.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase