RF Engineer, Mid-Level

RF Engineer Mid-Level

Overview

SimTech Inc. recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places for Working Parents is seeking a RF Engineer Mid-Level to join our dynamic and diverse team in Huntsville AL. This is an upcoming opening with opportunities for growth and professional development.

SimTech offers a market leading compensation package with excellent benefits work/life balance outstanding retirement plan career advancement and much more.

The RF Engineer Mid-Level is responsible for the design development integration testing and evaluation of advanced RF and microwave systems supporting sensor seeker and signal generation applications.

Responsibilities

Support the characterization analysis and development of RF signal generation systems and RF/microwave technologies.

Design develop and evaluate RF and microwave systems subsystems and hardware components for sensor and seeker applications.

Perform RF system analysis modeling prototyping integration and testing throughout the product development lifecycle.

Develop and validate RF hardware designs including amplifiers filters mixers oscillators frequency conversion circuits and related microwave components.

Conduct laboratory testing and performance characterization of RF/microwave hardware and systems.

Utilize RF test equipment including Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) Spectrum

Analyzers Signal Generators Oscilloscopes and Power Meters to evaluate system performance.

Perform antenna and system characterization testing within anechoic chamber environments.

Collect reduce and analyze laboratory and field test data to evaluate system performance and identify areas for improvement.

Compare measured performance data against theoretical predictions simulations and system requirements.

Troubleshoot RF hardware test configurations and integration issues to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.

Support system integration activities and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including systems software mechanical and test engineers.

Prepare technical reports test procedures engineering analyses and design documentation.

Participate in design reviews and provide recommendations to improve system performance reliability and manufacturability.

Support customer demonstrations field test events and program reviews as required.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Education Requirements and Desired Skillsets

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Physics or a related technical discipline.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in RF microwave radar communications electronic warfare or related engineering fields.

Comprehensive knowledge of RF and microwave theory components circuits and system architectures.

Experience designing developing integrating and testing RF/microwave hardware and systems.

Experience utilizing RF test equipment including Vector Network Analyzers Spectrum Analyzers Signal Generators Oscilloscopes and related instrumentation.

Experience performing RF measurements and analyzing parameters such as gain insertion loss return loss noise figure dynamic range and frequency response.

Familiarity with laboratory testing data collection and performance analysis techniques.

Ability to interpret technical specifications engineering drawings and test results.

Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in laboratory and field test environments.

U.S. Citizenship with Active Secret Security clearance and ability to maintain the designated security clearance level is required.

Physical Description

Employees in these positions will function in a general office/cubicle setting environment and laboratory/testing setting using standard office equipment and various electronic testing equipment including a computer telephone printers video equipment computer software and testing equipment. Will interact in a general office setting environment with various personnel; participate in meetings and contribute to team success; deliver timely results and produce reports; receive and communicate information; may include telework. May function in a specialized laboratory/testing environment using electronic testing equipment computer software and complex systems. May move and test equipment of various weights. Laboratory environment may require use of protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to safety glasses and protective hearing and footwear. May be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization due to business demands; travel occasionally for assigned work.

About SimTech Inc.

SimTechs mission is to be the most reliable and cost-effective provider of Signature Models Simulations Hardware Software Cyber solutions and Test & Evaluation services. Established in 1983 by a team of experienced scientists and engineers SimTech has a long history of delivering high-technology defense-oriented solutions.

The company has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2020 and 2021 and as a Best Place for Working Parents in 2022-2026 by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce.

SimTech offers an industry-leading comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Be a part of over 43 years of excellence-join our team today!

To learn more about our exceptional team and employee benefits contact SimTech HR or visit for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

SimTech Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SimTech Inc. is a committed EOE/Vet/Disabled employer.

Simulation Technologies Inc. (SimTech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability you may use the following email address and/or phone number (256.428.2910) to contact us about your interest in employment with SimTech.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information citizenship ancestry marital status protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. SimTech participates in E-Verify.

Required Experience:

Manager