Senior RF Hardware Design Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Orem, UT that is seeking a Senior RF Hardware Design Engineer. We are working directly with the hiring manager on an exclusive search for a Senior RF Hardware Design Engineer with a passion for solving complex technical challenges. This role focuses on the design, development, and optimization of RF-based hardware systems in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and contribute to the development of radar hardware across RF/microwave design, low-noise analog circuitry, power supplies, FPGA hardware, and embedded GPU implementations
* Evaluate tradeoffs between hardware design and signal processing algorithms (detection, tracking, calibration, interference mitigation) to optimize system performance
* Assess feasibility of system-level requirements within technical, cost, and schedule constraints
* Define and implement hardware and software requirements to meet radar performance objectives
* Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, electrical, software, and mechanical engineering teams from concept through production
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues; drive corrective actions and design improvements
* Partner with product teams to ensure radar performance aligns with application requirements

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
* At least 4-8+ years of experience in product-level RF hardware development
Core Technical Expertise (priority areas):
* Microwave design: waveform generation (DDS, PLLs), phased arrays and calibration, Amplifiers, LNAs, PAs, filtering (HFSS a plus)
* Schematic capture and PCB design (Altium a plus)
* Data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools

Nice to Haves but not required:
* Antenna design experience
* RF/radar hardware architectures

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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