Senior RF Engineer

Senior RF Engineer

Location: Syracuse, NY (onsite) Type: Full-Time Compensation: $105,000 – $140,000 annually

About Our Client: Our client is transforming airspace safety through advanced drone detection and airspace monitoring systems. Their mission is to deliver real-time, actionable data that enhances security across airports, critical infrastructure, and urban environments. Headquartered in Syracuse, NY, they are rapidly scaling and investing in next-generation RF, radar, and sensor technologies.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join a cross-disciplinary team designing and testing the RF systems that power our client’s innovative airspace security solutions. This role is hands-on and highly collaborative, blending circuit board-level RF design, antenna modeling, and lab-based testing with opportunities to guide junior engineers and help shape state-of-the-art test facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• RF System Development
  • Derive, define, and document RF system and subsystem requirements.
  • Architect, design, simulate, and model RF circuit cards, subsystems, and interfaces.
  • Perform schematic capture, component selection, BOM management, and integration of RF structures into PCB-level designs.
• Testing & Validation
  • Conduct lab-based RF testing using industry-standard equipment and measurement methods.
  • Support and lead anechoic chamber testing and characterization; contribute to the development of new in-house test facilities.
  • Participate in integration events and cross-functional design reviews.
• Collaboration & Leadership
  • Work closely with software, systems, and mechanical engineering teams to balance design tradeoffs.
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers, fostering knowledge-sharing and skill development.
  • Contribute to project planning, execution, and oversight.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of RF engineering experience (will consider strong candidates with ~3+ years of highly relevant experience).
• Proficiency with simulation and analysis tools (e.g., Ansys HFSS, Genesys, MATLAB, Python, or similar EM tools).
• Hands-on experience with lab-based RF testing and measurement equipment.
• Strong communication skills—able to clearly explain complex RF concepts and collaborate across teams.
• U.S. Citizenship (due to the nature of the technology).

Preferred:

• Experience with antennas, phased arrays, receivers, exciters, and microstrip/embedded RF structures.
• Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Mentor Graphics, Altium, etc.).
• Experience with anechoic chamber measurements and facility development.

Why Join Our Client

• Be part of a mission-driven team pioneering drone detection and airspace monitoring technologies.
• Work in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment where engineers, scientists, and innovators push the boundaries together.
• Access to a growing set of in-house test facilities and cutting-edge lab equipment.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible time off policy
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Disability and life insurance