{"id":1128855,"url":"https://alion.io/job/horiba-radio-frequency-hardware-engineer-i","title":"Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer I","company":{"id":50336,"name":"HORIBA","domain":"horiba.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/horiba","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"ADP","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":70,"open_postings":22,"ghost_share":0.5,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Reno, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":60000,"max_usd":122000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":209},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T20:39:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T02:46:07Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":0,"flags":["company_stale"],"days_open":0},"description":"Are you looking for an exciting career in the semiconductor industry? Semiconductors are the key evolving components in the industry today. HORIBA has kept its sights keenly focused on this micro world and provides rewarding careers in Sales and Marketing, Research and Development, Production, and Operations.\nHORIBA Semiconductor's proprietary analysis technology is fully demonstrated in a wide range of fields - semiconductors, medicine, environment, science, and engine measurements. In high-tech industries like semiconductor manufacturing, HORIBA provides an extensive selection of process monitors for integration into manufacturing lines that aid the safe production of high-performance devices.\nThe HORIBA Group of worldwide companies provides an extensive array of instruments and systems for applications ranging from automotive R&D, process and environmental monitoring, in-vitro medical diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing and metrology, to a broad range of scientific R&D and QC measurements. Proven quality and trustworthy performance have established widespread confidence in the HORIBA Brand.\nInspired by our unique motto, “JOY and FUN,” we focus on social responsibilities by building state-of-the-art products for scientific advancement; especially for protecting health, safety, and the environment. “HORIBARIANs,” the HORIBA employees all over the world, look forward to working with additional creative and entrepreneurial self-starters. To learn more about our unique culture and vision for our future, visit Our Future page.\nOur North American Semiconductor group is searching for an experienced Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer to develop and qualify new proprietary Radio Frequency (RF) data-acquisition hardware for high-speed voltage-current-impedance data acquisition and analysis for applications in semiconductor RF plasma generator and matching network applications. The HORIBA Semiconductor US R&D Technology Center in Reno, Nevada is just minutes from the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Discover more about this area by visiting https://www.visitrenotahoe.com .\nEssential Job Functions:\nDesigns RF circuits, probes/sensors and systems for high-frequency (kHz to GHz) data acquisition of voltage, current, impedancesignals used on RF generators and matches networks used for plasma etch or remote plasma processing equipment.\n\nConducts simulation, analysis, and modeling of RF circuits using Multiphysics, CAE or other types of simulators like Comsol,Cadence, Ansys, SPICE, etc.\n\nPrototypes, tests, and validates RF hardware designs in laboratory environments.\nCollaborates with PCB designers to ensure RF layout guidelines are followed for optimal performance.\nCharacterizes and optimizes RF components such as amplifiers, filters, spectrum analyzer ADC’s, and other power/ data acquisitioncomponents.\n\nGenerates documentation including schematics, PCB layout guidelines, test procedures, and design verification reports.\nSkills/Experience Required:\nBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related field. Master’s or PhD degree preferred.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in RF data acquisition or RF power control hardware design and development.\nProficiency in RF simulation and design tools such as Comsol, Cadence, Mentor, Ansys, SPICE, etc.\nHands-on experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, etc.\nFamiliarity with PCB layout techniques for RF and high-speed data acquisition circuits, Mentor Graphics or Cadence schematic capture and PCA-PCB layout experience preferable.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nCompensation Package:\nHORIBA Instruments offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401(k) plan with match; employee group dental, vision, life, and disability (short and long-term) paid for by the company; medical insurance, family dental and vision insurance, and supplemental life insurance available with reasonable employee contributions; employee assistance program; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; flexible spending accounts; and educational reimbursement and commuter benefit programs.\nIf you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call (800) 446-7422 for assistance. HORIBA will provide reasonable accommodation, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process. HORIBA is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. 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