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$92k – $150k per year
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In office (Sacramento)
Seniority
Senior · 8+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.

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RF Engineer IV - RF Microwave Design

Location: Sacramento, CA (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced RF Electronic Engineer IV to lead the design, analysis, and evaluation of microwave-based components. This role focuses on high-performance RF components, including microwave amplifiers, detectors and frequency converters, supporting demanding and reliability-critical applications. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on RF design expertise and the ability to work independently on complex technical challenges while providing technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, simulate, build, and test RF/microwave hardware, with emphasis on RF microwave amplifiers, detectors and frequency converters.
  • Apply advanced RF and microwave engineering principles to optimize gain, noise figure, linearity, stability, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Use industry-standard RF and design tools for circuit modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
  • Support prototype development, troubleshooting, and design validation testing.
  • Participate in technical reviews and provide guidance to less-experienced engineers.
  • Generate clear technical documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, test, and systems engineering.

Compensation

  • Competitive salary, estimated range $92,000 - $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Why Join Us

  • Ability to work on advanced microwave hardware in a hands-on engineering environment.
  • Advancement opportunities with a growing company.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in RF/microwave design or electronics engineering (Senior-level experience strongly preferred).
  • Solid understanding of RF/microwave theory, design practices, and test methodologies.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
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