RF Analog Design Engineer

Job Description

RF Analog Design Engineer
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Austin, TX
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**The Company**

Join a recognized leader in rugged embedded computing for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. This is an opportunity to work on next-generation RF and mixed-signal hardware that powers advanced radar, electronic warfare, communications, and signal processing platforms used in some of the world's most demanding environments.

You'll collaborate with world-class FPGA, PCB, embedded software, and systems engineers to develop cutting-edge RF solutions that directly impact mission-critical technologies.

**Why This Company Stands Out**

* Part of a global technology leader with more than $7 billion in annual revenue
* Industry leader in open architecture embedded computing for defense, aerospace, industrial automation, and scientific markets
* Products support military programs across land, sea, air, and space, as well as demanding commercial and industrial applications
* Known for innovation in FPGA, RF, high-speed networking, and embedded computing technologies
* Collaborative engineering culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and continuous product development

This position supports company's next generation of **FMC and RFSoC-based products**, helping customers solve some of the most demanding RF and signal processing challenges in the industry.

**They Value and Appreciate Their Employees**

Engineers are trusted to solve difficult technical problems while enjoying an environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth.

**Benefits include:**

* Competitive salary and annual performance incentives
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
* 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
* Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
* Career development and technical training opportunities
* Collaborative engineering culture with direct access to technical leadership
* Opportunities to work on cutting-edge defense and RF technologies
* Long-term career growth within a global engineering organization

**Your Role with the Company**

As an RF Analog Design Engineer, you'll help develop sophisticated analog front-end architectures for high-performance embedded computing products used in defense and aerospace applications. You'll design RF signal paths, low-noise analog circuitry, clocking systems, and power architectures while collaborating closely with FPGA, PCB layout, embedded software, and systems engineering teams.

Your work will span the complete product lifecycle---from concept and simulation through hardware validation and production---allowing you to influence architecture decisions, solve challenging signal integrity problems, and contribute directly to next-generation RF and mixed-signal platforms.

**Community Information**

Austin, Texas consistently ranks among the nation's top cities for technology professionals. Home to a thriving engineering community, outstanding universities, vibrant entertainment districts, and abundant outdoor recreation, Austin offers an exceptional quality of life. Residents enjoy no state income tax, a strong job market, excellent schools, live music, and year-round outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and water sports.

**Background Profile**

**Must Have**

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
* Expertise designing complete **RF and mixed-signal signal chains**, including RF front ends, analog filtering, ADC/DAC interfaces, clock generation, synchronization, and low-noise power architectures
* Experience taking complex RF hardware from system architecture through schematic capture, PCB implementation, hardware debugging, validation, and production
* Strong understanding of RF design theory, including filter design, impedance matching, signal integrity, noise mitigation, shielding, grounding, and high-speed mixed-signal PCB implementation
* Extensive experience selecting and integrating high-speed ADCs and DACs from vendors such as **Texas Instruments, Analog Devices**, or similar manufacturers
* Strong experience designing RF circuits operating up to **18 GHz**
* Strong understanding of digital interfaces connecting high-speed converters to FPGA-based processing architectures
* Experience designing programmable clock generation and distribution systems supporting multiple sampling rates and bandwidths
* Experience designing low-noise power supplies for high-performance mixed-signal and RF systems
* Hands-on laboratory experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, and related RF test equipment
* Experience collaborating closely with PCB layout engineers to optimize component placement, controlled impedance routing, grounding, isolation, and manufacturability
* Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex analog and mixed-signal performance issues

**Highly Desired**

* Experience designing systems using **AMD Xilinx RFSoC** devices
* Experience with board-to-board synchronization, timing distribution, phase alignment, and multi-board RF systems
* Strong experience designing RF circuits operating up to 30 **GHz**
* Experience with **Mentor Graphics Xpedition DxDesigner**
* Experience with complex multilayer PCB technologies, blind/buried microvias, and low-loss RF materials
* Previous experience developing RF hardware for defense, aerospace, electronic warfare, communications, radar, or embedded computing applications
* Strong technical leadership with the ability to mentor engineers and contribute to architecture decisions

**Additional Job Details**

* Salary Range: $110,000 - $140000 up to $160,000 is negotiable for superstar candidate
* Location: Austin, TX
* Relocation: Yes
* Type of Role: Full-time, Direct Hire
* Travel Required: Minimal
* Visa Sponsorship: U.S. Citizen or Green Card