Senior RF Engineer

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. The Senior RF Engineer will lead the design, development, testing, and debugging of advanced RF systems, guiding projects from prototype through full-rate production while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

Design and develop low SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) transceivers, receivers, and power amplifiers for military communication and RF sensing systems

Collaborate with a team of fellow RF and Digital engineers to resolve RF system challenges

Work with cross-functional teams in the development of new products, taking them from prototype to full-rate production

Drive process improvements, enhancing design efficiency, product quality, and manufacturability

Participate in and lead design reviews, ensuring adherence to best engineering practices

Mentor junior engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan options

HSA/FSA accounts

Dental and vision coverage

6% employer 401(k) match

Fully paid parental leave for all new parents

Generous PTO

Life and disability insurance

Long-term and Short-term disability coverage

AD&D Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub

Company

Defense services and mission systems for national security partners

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

https://www.metrea.aero/

Founded in 2016

501-1000 employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field

7+ years' experience in RF hardware development

Strong grasp of RF including receivers, power amplifiers and antenna design concepts

Ability to perform cascade analysis of RF transceiver systems

Experience with RF circuit design software such as ADS/MWO and schematic capture tools such as OrCAD or DxDesigner

Strong proficiency in RF simulation and modeling tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, CST, MATLAB)

Ability to design general analog circuitry, power supplies and RF/Digital interfaces

Proficient at RF and high-speed PCB layout including material selection, EM simulation and shielding

Knowledge of modern communication systems concepts (RF, IF/IQ, time/frequency domains, modulation)

Strong understanding of product development life cycles, from concept to full-rate production

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Must be a U.S. citizen

This position requires eligibility to obtain a SECRET clearance

7+ years’ experience in RF hardware development.

Required skills

RF Hardware Development, RF Circuit Design, Cascade Analysis, Antenna Design, Power Amplifier Design, RF Simulation and Modeling, ADS/MWO, HFSS, CST, MATLAB, OrCAD/DxDesigner, RF and High-Speed PCB Layout

Experience

7+ years