Senior RF Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Circuit Design & Analysis 
  • Design and optimize RF/microwave circuits and subsystems, including LNAs, PAs, mixers, filters, RF switches, attenuators, VCOs, PLLs, frequency synthesizers, clock/LO distribution circuits, and RF front-end modules up to 40 GHz. 
  • Perform RF system and circuit-level analysis, including link budget, cascaded gain/noise figure, IP2/IP3, P1dB, dynamic range, SFDR, phase noise, jitter, LO leakage, image rejection, harmonic/spurious analysis, EVM, and emissions performance. 
  • Develop and execute RF simulation models using tools such as Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office, Ansys HFSS, CST Studio, or equivalent tools for linear, nonlinear, EM, and system-level co-simulation. 
  • Select and qualify active/passive RF components and design with GaN/GaAs/SiGe/CMOS RFIC/MMIC devices. 
  • Define component derating, worst-case analysis, lifecycle risk, alternate part strategy, and reliability considerations for high-reliability aerospace and defence hardware. 
  • Translate system-level requirements such as frequency range, sensitivity, output power, EVM, phase noise, isolation, spur level, and dynamic range into verifiable RF circuit and subsystem specifications. 
• Systems Architecture & Integration 
  • Contribute to RF subsystem architecture trade studies and module-level implementation planning. 
  • Lead antenna-to-baseband RF signal-chain design for radar, EW, telemetry, tactical radio, SDR, wideband receiver, and up/down-converter applications. 
  • Work with system engineers to allocate RF performance budgets and cascade gain, noise figure, linearity, filtering, isolation, and dynamic range from antenna port to ADC/DAC interface. 
  • Define LO and clock architecture, including reference clock distribution, PLL/synthesizer selection, phase noise budgeting, spur management, synchronization, and frequency settling requirements. 
  • Guide and review RF PCB layout, including stack-up selection, controlled impedance routing, RF via transitions, grounding, return-current paths, shielding, cavity isolation, connector transitions, and mixed-signal partitioning. 
  • Support mechanical and thermal integration, including RF shielding, heat sinking, enclosure effects, RF cable/connector selection, vibration considerations, and high-power PA thermal design. 
  • Support integration with FPGA, firmware, embedded software, and DSP teams from the RF hardware side, including AGC, DPD, calibration, JESD204/LVDS interfaces, timing, synchronization, and hardware control interfaces. 
• Product Development & Qualification 
  • Define and execute RF test plans covering conducted and radiated measurements, including S-parameters, gain, gain flatness, return loss, output power, P1dB, IP3, noise figure, phase noise, EVM, ACLR/ACPR, harmonic/spurious emissions, receiver sensitivity, blocking, isolation, and EMI/EMC pre-compliance. 
  • Perform prototype bring-up, lab debugging, tuning, rework support, failure analysis, oscillation/debug, spur hunting, desense investigation, thermal drift analysis, and simulation-to-measurement correlation. 
  • Support design readiness and qualification activities for MIL-STD-461 EMC and MIL-STD-810 environmental requirements. 
  • Support production transfer, including DFM/DFT review, BOM alternate qualification, test fixture definition, production test procedures, and yield/debug support. 
  • Maintain design documentation, including schematics, RF PCB specifications, simulation reports, test procedures, test reports, analysis reports, interface control documents, compliance matrices, and verification evidence. 
  • Prepare and present PDR/CDR material, technical status, risk items, and design trade-off summaries to program managers, internal teams, and external customers. 

Required Qualifications

• B.Tech / M.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or closely related field. 
• 8+ years of hands-on RF/microwave circuit and subsystem design experience in an aerospace, defence environment 
• Demonstrated proficiency with at least two RF EDA tools: Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office, Ansys HFSS, CST Studio, or equivalent. 
• Strong command of RF test equipment: VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, signal generator, noise-figure Analyzer, Oscilloscope and power meters. 
• Experience designing with GaN/GaAs/SiGe/CMOS RFIC/MMIC devices. 
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-HDBK-217 requirements. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce and defend technical documentation in a program environment 

Preferred

• M.S. or Ph.D. in RF / Microwave Engineering or related discipline 
• Experience with Radar, Electronic warfare (EW), or Telemetry systems
• Familiarity with VHDL/Verilog or Python/MATLAB for test automation and signal processing support. 

Employee status and commitments 

• Permanent full-time position located at our Hyderabad office, with regular on-site visits to clients and vendor locations.  
• Overtime may be necessary to ensure the timely delivery of client projects.  
• Weekend work is uncommon but may occasionally be required.  

Why join US? 

• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to fostering a culture where every individual can thrive, grow, and make a difference. 
• Opportunities for Growth: We believe in investing in our people and providing opportunities for professional development and advancement. 
• Collaborative Culture: Join a collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. 
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that thrives on innovation and is committed to pushing the boundaries of RF technology.