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Director Rf Power Amplifier Design Engineer Jobs in California

Astranis

Senior RF Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA

SSPAs, LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down converters, oscillators, filters, etc. * Be responsible for ... Deep knowledge of fundamental RF concepts, such as RF circuit analysis, amplifier design, noise ...

DAS Technology Group

RF Test Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

Design and construction of RF test bench setups and fixtures to support manual and ATE Testing ... Thorough understanding of RF power amplifier testing in standard RF functionalities that includes ...

Blue Origin

RFIC Design Engineer - TeraWave

San Diego, CA · On-site

$130K - $182K/yr

Experience with power amplifier design and efficiency optimization techniques * Understanding of ... RF components * Familiarity with space qualification requirements for electronic components ...

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What is the difference between Director Rf Power Amplifier Design Engineer vs Rf Power Amplifier Design Engineer?

AspectDirector Rf Power Amplifier Design EngineerRf Power Amplifier Design Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, extensive experience, leadership skillsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, specialized technical skills
Work EnvironmentLeadership role overseeing teams, strategic planningDesign-focused, technical development, testing
Industry UsageUsed in organizations with multiple engineering teams, R&D departmentsUsed in engineering teams, product development units

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Senior RF Design Engineer

DAS Technology Group

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Advanced Defense Technology / RF Systems
Clearance Requirements: U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contracting
About the Company
Join a cutting-edge engineering team working on next-generation RF and microwave solutions that enable mission-critical defense applications. Our company designs high-performance, software-defined systems that push the boundaries of what's possible with RF power and intelligent signal control.
Role Summary
We're looking for an experienced RF Design Engineer to take ownership of the design, simulation, and testing of high-power RF amplifier modules. You'll work across the full development lifecycle-evaluating components, designing circuits, integrating off-the-shelf parts, and verifying system performance. If you're passionate about RF design and want to contribute to real-world solutions in national defense and security, this is the role for you.
What You'll Do
  • Design and simulate high-power RF amplifiers for CW and pulsed applications (sub-10GHz)
  • Evaluate and integrate off-the-shelf components such as MMICs, discrete transistors, splitters, and combiners
  • Guide PCB layout, schematic capture, and support board fabrication and bring-up
  • Perform bench testing using equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and load pull setups
  • Optimize circuit performance for gain, efficiency, thermal stability, and impedance matching
  • Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering to ensure first-pass success
  • Develop test plans and support system/subsystem validation
  • Assist with manufacturing and process improvement initiatives
  • Interface with vendors to evaluate new components and capabilities

Qualifications
Required:
  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering (RF/Microwave focus preferred)
  • 5+ years of experience in broadband high-power amplifier design (UHF to C-band or similar)
  • Proficiency with RF simulation tools (e.g., Keysight ADS, Cadence AWR)
  • Experience with schematic capture, PCB design collaboration, and RF circuit analysis
  • Familiarity with test and measurement equipment for RF components
  • Solid understanding of impedance matching techniques and power amplifier architectures
Preferred:
  • Experience with 3D EM modeling (e.g., HFSS, CST, Feko)
  • Exposure to RF filter design
  • Prior involvement in low-to-medium volume production environments (dozens to hundreds of units)
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering environment

Why Join Us?
  • Work on game-changing RF tech that makes a difference
  • Small team, big impact: your contributions matter
  • Flexible, dynamic engineering culture with strong mentorship
  • Competitive compensation and benefits

Ready to bring your RF design expertise to a high-impact team? Apply now and help shape the future of advanced defense systems.

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