Principal RF Engineer – Hybrid | Atlanta, GA

Full-Time | Competitive Base + Bonus + Great Perks

Relocation Package Offered

We are partnering with a cutting-edge engineering firm in Atlanta that develops advanced antenna systems and satellite terminals for both commercial and U.S. Department of Defense customers. This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity for a Principal RF Engineer to work on complex, state-of-the-art hardware systems that operate across broad portions of the RF microwave spectrum.

What You’ll Do:

As a Principal Engineer on the Hardware Engineering team, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of mechanical, electrical, RF, software, and systems engineers to design and deliver the next generation of antennas and RF systems for satellite and terrestrial communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and prototype RF circuits, antennas, and passive/active components.
• Use tools such as Microwave Office, ADS, and HFSS to simulate and validate performance.
• Drive hardware from concept through testing, integration, and demonstration.
• Design analog/digital circuits for powering and controlling RF subsystems.
• Develop and implement beamforming and null steering algorithms.
• Perform testing using S-parameters, VSWR, insertion loss, gain, RCS, and more.
• Contribute to RCS mitigation strategies and design optimization.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Author technical documents, including theories of operation, user manuals, proposals, and patent applications.

What You Bring:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in RF/microwave and electromagnetics.
• Proven experience designing and testing linear and circular polarized antennas and RF circuits.
• Proficiency with tools such as Microwave Office, ADS, HFSS, CST, FEKO, MATLAB, and SPICE.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools like Altium Designer is a plus.
• Strong hands-on experience with RF and digital/analog lab test equipment.
• Exceptional technical communication and collaborative skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a security clearance.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Hybrid flexibility – based in Atlanta, with the ability to work part-time from home.
• Compensation – competitive base salary + annual bonus.
• Benefits – robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and generous PTO.
• Impact – work on mission-critical systems with real-world applications for national defense and beyond.
• Growth – leadership and mentorship opportunities with a team known for technical excellence.