Synerfac Technical Staffing · 6 hours ago
RF Engineer
Synerfac Technical Staffing is a growing defense electronics manufacturer seeking a Senior RF/Microwave Power Amplifier Engineer to lead the development of high-power microwave amplifier products. The role involves designing new amplifiers, enhancing existing products, and collaborating with military program leadership to support new business initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Design new RF/microwave power amplifiers and enhance existing products
Perform simulation, schematic capture, PCB layout, BOM development, and prototype builds
Lead and participate in design reviews
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on new and existing products
Develop new technical concepts, products, and processes
Prepare full documentation packages to support prototype builds and serial production
Generate drawings and technical documentation required for manufacturing
Design products within budget and quoted cost targets
Support technical aspects of new business proposals and quotations
Test and tune amplifiers to meet power, gain, efficiency, and performance requirements
Design for manufacturability and repeatable production
Define process controls and documentation for low-rate initial production (LRIP) and volume manufacturing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 7+ years of RF/microwave industry experience
Proven experience designing, assembling, and testing high-power RF amplifiers
Strong knowledge of GaAs, GaN, LDMOS, and MMIC technologies
Experience with Class AB power amplifier design
Background in radar, electronic warfare, communications, or high-frequency/jamming applications
Strong familiarity with U.S. military specifications and standards
Experience with microwave simulation tools (e.g., ADS or similar)
Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., PADS or similar)
Understanding of signal processing, including cavity and digital filter applications
Experience designing products from prototype through production
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required
Preferred
3D CAD experience is a plus