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This role emphasizes deep technical expertise in RF engineering, guiding complex product architectures, and ensuring performance excellence across high-frequency systems. Designs, develops, and implements new products with emphasis on the latest technological advancements while considering product quality/reliability, manufacturing efficiency, and budgetary concerns.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nThe following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 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