Principal Engineer

Job Description

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.

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Part-time

Hybrid remote