Senior Associate RF Engineer II

Full Time

Sparks, MD, US

iRF - Intelligent RF Solutions is a leader in providing tailored solutions for SIGINT and Electronic Warfare (EW) missions. We understand our customers’ challenges and use our expertise to create solutions. We are not just a supplier, but a problem-solving partner with a strong foundation in supporting global defense and intelligence missions.

We are dedicated to attracting high-achieving individuals. Our team members are bound by a common purpose - commitment to our customers’ missions.

Our culture is anchored in our steadfast values, our collaborative spirit, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all essential functions, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties at any time.

Position Summary:

At iRF Solutions, the Sr. Associate, RF Engineer will play a key role in the development of cutting-edge RF/microwave technologies supporting next generation SIGINT, Electronic Warfare (EW), and radar systems. Working alongside a highly experienced engineering team, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to challenging, high-performance receiver and frequency conversion designs operating through 18 GHz and beyond. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with a passion for solving complex RF problems, advancing innovative technologies, and supporting mission-critical solutions for defense and aerospace applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design and development of state-of-the-art, RF/microwave receivers, frequency-converters and related products for SIGINT, EW and radar applications.


• Participate in the design, analysis, integration, and test of RF/microwave circuitry operating through at least 18 GHz using SMT components and PCB substrates.


• Assist in requirements analysis, frequency planning, and subsystem-level architecture development under the guidance of senior engineers.


• Contribute to the development of high-performance RF systems with challenging requirements for bandwidth, dynamic range, noise figure, etc.


• Serve as an individual RF/MW design contributor and support engineer for key design projects.


• Support schematic capture, simulations, PCB layout review, integration, and troubleshooting activities.


• Perform RF testing, data analysis, and documentation of design results.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and 2 years related experience in the area of RF/microwave circuit design.


• Experience performing top-level requirements analysis and design of system architecture, allocating functional requirements for sub-assemblies.


• Experience in design of RF/MW circuitry through at least 18GHz using SMT components on PCB substrates.


• Hands-on design experience in PCB-based design of RF/MW circuitry supporting receivers and frequency converters to 18GHz and beyond.


• Familiar with receiver/frequency converter system design, including frequency planning and spur analysis, RF/MW filter technologies, cascade GNIP analysis, MW mixers, frequency generation using PLL ICs, and design trade-offs.


• Must be able to work as an individual contributor as well as with a diverse group of engineering disciplines.


• Candidate must be familiar with computer design tools including Keysight Genesys, OrCad, MATLAB, PSPICE, or other tools.


• Must have the ability to obtain security clearance.


• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Wide bandwidth, high dynamic range, super-het receiver design experience is desired. Additionally, experience in mmW frequency range design, wideband digitization, and low SWaP design is helpful.

Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year.

Location: Onsite in Sparks, MD with a 9/80 schedule. Every other Friday OFF.

Please be aware, many of our positions require the ability to obtain security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

IRF Solutions is proud to be a Disability/ Veterans Employer. IRF Solutions is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. IRF Solutions maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.





Proof of employment authorization will be required. IRF Solutions is not required to sponsor applicants for work visas. As this position will require access to export-controlled information, only applications from “U.S. persons” within the meaning of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations will be considered. IRF Solutions is not required to seek export licenses for applicants who do not meet this requirement.





As an equal opportunity employer, iRF Solutions, is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the iRF Solutions career website, as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by contacting Denise Nocerino, [email protected] or by phone at (631)272-5814.