{"id":1790152,"url":"https://alion.io/job/armory-rf-mixed-signal-electronics-engineer-lead","title":"RF Mixed Signal Electronics Engineer Lead","company":{"id":3780798,"name":"Armory","domain":"armory.in","url":"https://alion.io/company/armory-4","size_band":"11-50","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Zoho Recruit","truth_index":null},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Gurgaon, India"],"countries":["IN"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":26000,"max_usd":60000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":741},"experience_years_min":15,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"MATLAB","optional":false},{"name":"ChatGPT","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-03T17:49:21Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-03","last_verified_at":"2026-10-20T05:31:23Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":16,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":16},"description":"Important pre-read:\nThis job description will take ~15 minutes to read and ~15 minutes to apply. You increase your chances of selection by 10x if you read this to the end, slowly. Trust us on this.\nWhat is Armory?\nWhat we are building requires hard work, tenacity, ownership, creativity and way more man-hours than an everyday job.\nIf you are a savant at what you do, love autonomy, have high agency and genuinely want to impact the future of this country, we want you to work with us starting yesterday!\nModern conflicts waged remotely demand a radical rethinking of strategy as adversaries deploy inexpensive drones and technology to inflict maximum damage with minimal risk.\nIf you prefer routine over the dynamic unpredictability of innovation, Armory isn't for you. Our fast-paced environment requires genuine curiosity, resilience, a passion for continuous learning, and comfort with rapid change.\nArmory is a new age defence tech startup building next-generation products to strengthen Indian forces in the modern battlefields.\nAbout the founder\nAmardeep Singh is an IIT Bombay alumnus & an aerospace engineer by education. He was a founding member of ideaForge - currently India’s biggest drone company & the first drone company to get listed on the Indian stock exchange. \nHis 16-year entrepreneurial journey is marked by a series of ambitious ventures spanning across diverse tech domains like Drones, Consumer Hardware, B2B SaaS & AI.\nProblems we solve\nOur country’s defence systems, conceived in a bygone era, have been outpaced by the rapid advancements in technology, revealing critical gaps that we, at Armory, are poised to bridge.\nAt Armory, we identify and solve the most critical, complex & specific challenges in modern warfare. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and diving deep into specific problems, we create innovative defence technologies and products that protect our nation and allies.\nWhy you should NOT join us:\nIf high stakes, tight deadlines, and significant challenges don't excite you, then our mission to revolutionise defence technology might not align with your career goals. We seek individuals who are ready to push boundaries and are motivated by the urgency of now.\nWhy you SHOULD join us:\nWe offer the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that strengthen national defence, supported by a team of A players.\nJoin Armory if you're drawn to solving hard problems and want to create a meaningful & profound impact to the national security.\nAt Armory, you will do the best work of your life. Period.\nRequirements\nAbout this role\nAs an RF Mixed Signal Electronics Engineer Lead, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing RF and mixed-signal electronic systems for cutting-edge defence technologies. You will lead the development of high-performance RF front-end designs, digital electronics, and high-speed ADC/DAC implementations.\nDesign and develop end-to-end RF systems for advanced defence applications.\nArchitect and implement RF front-end designs, including power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, mixers, and filters.\nDevelop digital electronics systems, ensuring seamless integration with RF components.\nWork with high-speed ADCs and DACs to optimize signal conversion and processing performance.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including RF engineers, software developers, and system architects to integrate mixed-signal designs into complete defence solutions.\nConduct simulations, prototyping, and validation testing to ensure compliance with performance and regulatory standards.\nMust haves\n15+ years of experience in RF and mixed-signal electronics engineering.\nExtensive experience with end-to-end RF system design, including RF front-end development.\nStrong expertise in digital electronics design, including FPGA and microcontroller-based architectures.\nDeep understanding of high-speed ADCs and DACs for signal processing applications.\nHands-on experience with RF simulation and analysis tools such as ADS, HFSS, CST, and MATLAB.\nKnowledge of PCB design, layout considerations, and signal integrity analysis.\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex RF systems.\nBonus points for\nExperience with Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and RFSoC architectures.\nFamiliarity with signal integrity and power integrity in mixed-signal systems.\nExperience with RF measurement techniques and test equipment (VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, etc.).\nBackground in radar or electronic warfare (EW) systems.\nWhat will make you successful in this role?\nDeep Technical Expertise in RF mixed-signal electronics.\nRapid prototyping and iterative development approach.\nGetting s**t done.\nHow will we set you up for success in this role?\nA live project: You will jump straight into a live project as soon as you join. No dummy or test projects.\nState-of-the-art tools and technologies: You will have access to the latest RF simulation and design software, along with advanced testing and measurement equipment.\nAccess to resources: You name it, we will do everything to get it for you.\nSupportive team: You will be surrounded by the best minds ready to help you.\nOur Hiring Process\n\nWe target to close the hiring process within 14 days of your application.\nRound 1: Screening Application\nDuration : At your own pace but if it takes you less than 15 minutes to apply, you are unlikely to move to the next round.\nHow to ace: Do not copy-paste your answers from a website or ChatGPT. Be specific in your answers. It’s about you.\nCodeword: Use RFMIXMASTER in the application form where it asks you for Codeword. This way we know you have read the JD :)\nRound 2: Introduction round\nDuration : 1 hour\nHow to ace: Be yourself. We want to know YOU, not some ideal unrealistic person. Demonstrate your expertise in the area we are evaluating. Ask good questions.\nRound 3: Take home exercise\nDuration : 2 hours\nHow to ace: Show curiosity. Go beyond what you were expected to do. Come back with more ideas.\nRound 4: Culture Fitment\nDuration : 1 hour\nHow to ace: Help us understand your goals & aspirations. Share some of the stories that have made you what you are. Ask good questions.\nRound 5:\nCongratulations! You are now a part of Armory. You will build something that let’s you sleep at night with afeeling you did something meaningful. Buckle up for a ride into the future.\n\nWork Location\nArmory highly values having employees working in-office. We are\nestablishing a collaborative work environment and company culture\nand that simply does not happen from home. We are based out of\nGurgaon and require employees to be in office.\nBenefits\nWhat we expect from you\nGenuine curiosity\nFounder’s mindset\nFirst principles thinking\nExecution, not just ideas\nBias for action\nHigh energy\nHigh agency\nHighest level of integrity\nGetting your hands dirty\nAudacious state of mind\nWhat to expect from us\nTeam of A players\nWork directly with the founder\nRidiculous levels of responsibility\nFast & decisive approach\nWork on hard problems\nWhat your first 3 months at Armory will look like:\n30 Days\n\nComplete onboarding, understand the mission, meet the team.\nFamiliarize yourself with tools, software, and lab equipment.\nReview existing RF system architecture and propose design improvements.\nDefine specifications for high-speed ADC/DAC and RF front-end modules. [redacted] \n\nDesign & Develop initial circuit designs for RF front-end and digital electronics.\nBegin prototyping key subsystems and validating design parameters.\n90 Days\nFinalize and optimize RF mixed-signal electronics for production readiness.\nConduct extensive testing and validation for performance and compliance.\nIdentify opportunities for IP development and patent discussions.\nDevelop long-term strategy for scaling RF systems and improving performance.\nDevelop a long-term plan for personal growth and development within the company, discussing your career aspirations with the founder.\nTips\n\nIrrespective of you applying at Armory or not, some of the following tips will definitely help you in your job search.\nHow to get hired\n\nTargeted Applications: Ensure your application is tailored specifically for the job you're applying for by understanding its requirements and showcasing relevant experiences and skills. Apply for THIS job, not some job.\nQuality Over Quantity: Instead of applying to 100 jobs casually, it’s far better to apply to 4 seriously.\nStand out: Most people don’t put any efforts in applying to jobs, their applications look exactly the same. It’s easy to stand out from them just by putting a little effort and showcasing your relevant experience and interest for the said job.\nHow to NOT get hired\nIf your cover letter starts with _“Honestly, I possess all the skills and experience that you’re looking for”_, then you are not going to make it.\nIn fact, we wrote a long thread on all the ways you will NOT get hired. https://x.com/singhamardeep/status/1459114743398998018?s=46 We highly recommend you to read it.\nWe wish you the best in your job search!","description_format":"text","description_chars":9034,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":15,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Continuous learning"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Robotics","Drones & UAVs"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-03T17:49:21Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":72,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.766,"p_room":0.945,"age_days":16,"expected_fill_days":27,"reasons":["conf:0","velocity","win:mid"],"computed_at":"2026-10-20T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/armory-rf-mixed-signal-electronics-engineer-lead","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/armory-rf-mixed-signal-electronics-engineer-lead.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-20T08:29:43Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":9219,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-21T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":3780798},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=3780798"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Farmory-rf-mixed-signal-electronics-engineer-lead"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Farmory-rf-mixed-signal-electronics-engineer-lead"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Farmory-rf-mixed-signal-electronics-engineer-lead"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/armory-rf-mixed-signal-electronics-engineer-lead\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Farmory-rf-mixed-signal-electronics-engineer-lead"}]}