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Neros Technologies · 4 hours ago

Senior RF Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

Neros Technologies is a defense technology company focused on rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. As a Senior RF Engineer, you will take technical ownership of critical wireless subsystems and drive their development from concept to mass production, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across disciplines.

DronesIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design, simulation, and layout of RF systems, from the antenna through the radio interface

Define and own all verification, validation, and production acceptance test procedures

Perform detailed system analysis, including link budgets and cascade analysis, to guarantee performance

Spearhead complex root cause analysis for issues like RF interference, desensitization, and connectivity problems

Propose, model, and validate RF architectural decisions and select critical components

Manage project timelines and delegate tasks to junior engineers to ensure on-time delivery

Serve as the primary RF point of contact for cross-functional teams, including mechanical, firmware, and software

Qualification

RF hardware designRF simulation softwareRF system architectureDesign for ManufacturingDesign for TestProject leadershipSystem IntegrationAutomated TestingMentoring

Required

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required

5+ years of professional experience in RF hardware design for commercial or industrial products

Proven expertise in using RF simulation software (e.g., ADS, HFSS) for PCB, antenna, and fixture design

In-depth knowledge of RF system architecture, radio standards, and component selection trade-offs

Demonstrated experience leading projects and mentoring other engineers

Strong understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for test (DFT)

Preferred

Master of Science (MSEE) is highly preferred

Advanced Degree: A Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with a focus on RF/Microwaves or Electromagnetics

Antenna Design: Direct experience designing and simulating custom antennas for embedded systems

Manufacturing Experience: Proven experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT), and working directly with contract manufacturers (CMs) to ramp production

System Integration: Experience in debugging complex system-level issues, such as RF desensitization, coexistence, and EMI/EMC mitigation

Automated Testing: Proficiency in developing automated RF test frameworks using Python, or similar tools