{"id":2646255,"url":"https://alion.io/job/dastechgrp-rf-engineer-sacramento-ca-das-technology-group","title":"RF Engineer - Sacramento, CA - DAS Technology Group","company":{"id":4418837,"name":"Dastechgrp","domain":"dastechgrp.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/dastechgrp","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"JazzHR","truth_index":null},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Sacramento, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":136000,"max_usd":247000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":527},"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-15T20:14:17Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-15","last_verified_at":"2026-10-20T03:53:09Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":4,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":4},"description":"Engineer I\nImplement and test simple RF building blocks (filters, couplers) from established schematics.\nRun directed simulations (ADS/HFSS/CST); document results and perform basic parameter sweeps.\nExecute bench measurements using VNAs and spectrum analyzers; record first-order data.\nSupport BOM creation and EOL data gathering.\nCollaborate with mechanical/software teams on interface details.\nCollect and organize test data accurately, perform basic trend analysis, and prepare clear charts and summary reports under guidance. \nEngineer II\nIterate LNAs/PAs and mixer front ends designs; address biasing, stability, and matching networks.\nPerform simulations; correlate model-to-measurement; refine designs to meet gain, NF, and linearity.\nDevelop and execute test plans; interpret results to drive corrective actions.\nPartner with manufacturing on thin-film/PCB/box-build considerations; incorporate DFM/DFT feedback.\nCreate accurate BOMs with alternates; assist with EOL analysis.\nProficient in analyzing RF performance data (gain, noise figure, linearity) and correlating results with simulation outputs. Capable of generating structured reports that include observations, root-cause hypotheses, and recommended corrective actions for review by senior engineers.\nEngineer III (Senior)\nArchitect and lead subsystem designs (up/down-converters, mixers, synthesizers); balance gain, NF, linearity, spurious, and thermal stability.\nOwn model-to-hardware correlation; employ EM/circuit co-simulation and statistical analyses.\nDirect rigorous validation using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and custom fixtures; interpret complex data.\nLead manufacturability integration; manage NPI transitions and reliability/yield tradeoffs.\nPerform EOL analysis; select replacements and manage compliance impacts.\nInterpret complex RF test datasets and simulation results to validate subsystem performance. Prepare comprehensive technical reports for internal design reviews, and customer review meetings.\nMentor junior engineers and lead design reviews.\nEngineer IV (Staff/Principal)\n· Define and oversee RF product architectures and integration into complete systems.\n· Lead advanced RF design efforts for converters, amplifiers, and complex thin-film circuits; resolve multi-physics/EM interactions.\n· Establish performance optimization frameworks and acceptance criteria; mentor teams to those standards.\n· Innovate in simulation/modeling; codify best practices/tool flows.\n· Direct complex validation campaigns; adjudicate data for architecture-level decisions.\n· Drive manufacturability/reliability strategies across thin-film, PCB, and box-build; partner with Operations.\n· Own component lifecycle management and BOM standards; review high-impact bids.\n· Act as technical liaison across mechanical/software; represent engineering in major customer/executive reviews.\n· Produces executive-ready/customer-facing technical reports and white papers that articulate design trade-offs, risk assessments, and compliance impacts. 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