RF Analog Design Engineer

RF Analog Design Engineer

Austin, TX

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