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UEC Advanced Electronics · 6 hours ago

RF Engineer

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

UEC Advanced Electronics is a company focused on advanced electronics solutions, and they are seeking an RF Engineer to support the design and development of RF components. The role involves implementing and testing RF building blocks, validating designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Implement and test simple RF building blocks (filters, couplers) from established schematics

Run directed simulations (ADS/HFSS/CST); document results and perform basic parameter sweeps

Execute bench measurements using VNAs and spectrum analyzers; record first-order data

Support BOM creation and EOL data gathering

Collaborate with mechanical/software teams on interface details

Collect and organize test data accurately, perform basic trend analysis, and prepare clear charts and summary reports under guidance

Iterate LNAs/PAs and mixer front ends designs; address biasing, stability, and matching networks

Perform simulations; correlate model-to-measurement; refine designs to meet gain, NF, and linearity

Develop and execute test plans; interpret results to drive corrective actions

Partner with manufacturing on thin-film/PCB/box-build considerations; incorporate DFM/DFT feedback

Create accurate BOMs with alternates; assist with EOL analysis

Proficient in analyzing RF performance data (gain, noise figure, linearity) and correlating results with simulation outputs. Capable of generating structured reports that include observations, root-cause hypotheses, and recommended corrective actions for review by senior engineers

Architect and lead subsystem designs (up/down-converters, mixers, synthesizers); balance gain, NF, linearity, spurious, and thermal stability

Own model-to-hardware correlation; employ EM/circuit co-simulation and statistical analyses

Direct rigorous validation using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and custom fixtures; interpret complex data

Lead manufacturability integration; manage NPI transitions and reliability/yield tradeoffs

Perform EOL analysis; select replacements and manage compliance impacts

Interpret complex RF test datasets and simulation results to validate subsystem performance. Prepare comprehensive technical reports for internal design reviews, and customer review meetings

Mentor junior engineers and lead design reviews

Define and oversee RF product architectures and integration into complete systems

Lead advanced RF design efforts for converters, amplifiers, and complex thin-film circuits; resolve multi-physics/EM interactions

Establish performance optimization frameworks and acceptance criteria; mentor teams to those standards

Innovate in simulation/modeling; codify best practices/tool flows

Direct complex validation campaigns; adjudicate data for architecture-level decisions

Drive manufacturability/reliability strategies across thin-film, PCB, and box-build; partner with Operations

Own component lifecycle management and BOM standards; review high-impact bids

Act as technical liaison across mechanical/software; represent engineering in major customer/executive reviews

Produces executive-ready/customer-facing technical reports and white papers that articulate design trade-offs, risk assessments, and compliance impacts. Sets standards for data integrity and reporting practices across engineering teams

Guide adherence to government contract flow-downs and export controls; help scope Technical Assistance Agreements

Qualification

RF designSimulation software (ADS/HFSS/CST)VNASpectrum analyzerBOM creationTest plan developmentData analysisCollaborationMentoringTechnical reporting

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