Head of RF Engineering

About the Role

Lead RF engineering for a defense technology team developing high-power directed energy systems to counter drone threats. This hands-on role focuses on building and validating the RF architecture before growing the engineering team as the company scales.

What You'll Do

• Own clean-sheet RF system architecture and guide designs through design for manufacturing and production.

• Design and develop high-power RF systems, including phased-array and antenna components.

• Use RF lab equipment and testing facilities to characterize and validate system performance.

• Work closely with a small engineering team, contributing directly to hardware development and helping expand the RF function over time.

What We're Looking For

• 5 to 12 years of RF engineering experience, including hands-on individual contributor work.

• Experience taking an RF lineup from initial architecture through DFM and into production.

• Deep experience with high-power RF and analog RF, with practical expertise in RF system design, antenna systems, MMIC design, or electromagnetics.

• Experience with phased arrays and high-power GaN power amplifiers.

• Familiarity with HFSS, VNA and signal generators, anechoic chamber testing, and EMI/EMC.

• Strong first-principles engineering approach and a portfolio of shipped products or hands-on hardware projects.

• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $175,000 to $300,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

On-site in Hawthorne, United States.