Senior RF Design Engineer, Mixed-Signal Embedded Hardware
Huntsville, AL (Onsite, minimal travel)
Design complete RF and mixed-signal signal chains for next-generation RFSoC and FMC products used in radar, electronic warfare, and communications systems. You will own the design from architecture through schematic, PCB, debug, and production at a leader in rugged embedded computing. Pay is $110K to $160K, and relocation is available.
Must-Haves
- Bachelor's in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Proven design of complete RF and mixed-signal signal chains: RF front ends, filtering, ADC/DAC interfaces, clocking, and low-noise power
- RF circuit design up to 18 GHz
- Experience selecting and integrating high-speed ADCs and DACs from TI, Analog Devices, or similar
- Understanding of converter-to-FPGA digital interfaces
- Programmable clock generation and distribution design
- Strong RF theory: filter design, impedance matching, signal integrity, grounding, and shielding
- Hands-on lab work with spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and scopes
- U.S. citizen or green card holder
What You'll Do
- Architect RF signal paths, analog front ends, and filter networks
- Select and integrate high-speed ADCs and DACs with FPGA processing
- Design software-configurable clocking and low-noise power architectures
- Capture designs in schematic and PCB tools, and partner with layout on impedance, grounding, and isolation
- Debug, validate, and release hardware to production
- Collaborate with FPGA, embedded software, and systems engineers
Nice-to-Haves
- AMD Xilinx RFSoC design experience
- Multi-board synchronization, timing distribution, and phase alignment
- RF design up to 30 GHz
- Mentor Xpedition DxDesigner
- Multilayer PCBs with microvias and low-loss RF materials
- Defense, radar, EW, or embedded computing background
What You'll Get
- $110,000 to $160,000 base salary, depending on experience
- Annual performance incentives
- Medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) with company contribution
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
- Technical training and long-term career growth
About the Company
A recognized leader in rugged, open-architecture embedded computing for defense, aerospace, and industrial markets, and part of a large global technology group.
