Job Description

As a Senior Principal RF Engineer, you will drive the design, development, testing, and debugging of advanced RF systems. This role requires a proven leader with deep technical expertise in RF engineering and a track record of guiding projects from initial prototype through full-rate production. The ideal candidate will work both independently and as a team leader, demonstrating hands-on proficiency while mentoring junior engineers and setting a high standard for design and development practices.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, test, and debug complex RF systems and components

• Work independently or lead a team to design, implement, and resolve RF system challenges
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development of new products, taking them from prototype to full-rate production
• Collaborate with hardware, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to resolve major product issues
• 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
• Present technical solutions to customers and stakeholders, articulating complex RF concepts effectively
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety, and regulatory requirements for RF systems

What You’ll bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ 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

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

NA

Our Firmware

At Metrea, our single core value, Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes—Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems.

Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance.

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   

Work Authorisation/Security Clearance

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Eligible to obtain a security clearance

Eligible clearance required: This position requires eligibility to obtain a SECRET clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements.

Optional additions to add if relevant:

Position may require passing a government-administered background check.

Role may require adherence to export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).

Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements.

AAP/EEO Statement

Legal Entity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs.

Work Location

Victor, NY

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting 

Travel

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