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Summary

Confidential Client is seeking an RF Design Electrical Engineer I to join an RF design team in Tucson, AZ (onsite). This entry-level engineering role supports design, simulation, test, and integration of RF and microwave hardware for radar and datalink applications in tactical systems. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance are required.

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What You’ll Do

• Design, simulate, and verify RF circuits and assemblies from preliminary design through integration and test.
• Support RF chains (receivers, exciters) and individual RF components (filters, limiters, couplers).
• Perform lab work for component characterization, module verification, and system integration.
• Handle and test sensitive RF hardware in a controlled environment.
• Work on circuit card assemblies (CCAs) with RF or mixed-signal elements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (power, digital, mechanical).
• Capture schematics and produce detailed design documentation.

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Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field completed by the start date.
• Experience and/or coursework with programming or simulation tools such as MATLAB, SIMULINK, C/C++, or equivalent.
• Experience and/or coursework in two or more of:
  • Communication theory
  • Digital signal processing
  • Probability theory
  • Stochastic signal processing
  • RF and electromagnetic theory
• U.S. citizenship is required; ability to obtain an interim U.S. government security clearance (DoD Secret) prior to start.

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Qualifications We Prefer

• Focus in digital communications, communications systems design, datalink hardware development, waveform algorithm development, or DSP.
• ABET-accredited degree preferred (but not required).
• Practical understanding of RF electronics design considerations.
• Experience with tools such as Mentor Xpedition (xDX Designer), SystemVision, MATLAB, MathCad, CST, Microwave Design Studio, HFSS, or ADS.

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What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on radar and datalink RF hardware for tactical defense programs.
• Mentorship and career-development opportunities within a multidisciplinary engineering organization.
• Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and other programs (benefits vary by business unit and eligibility).

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Location & Clearance

• Work site: Tucson, AZ (onsite). This role requires working primarily at the Tucson facility.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (DoD Secret). Active and transferable clearance preferred; U.S. citizenship required.

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Compensation

• Salary range: $57,200 — $108,800 USD per year (good-faith estimate across experience levels). Actual pay offered will depend on role, experience, location, education, and skills.

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Keywords (for applicants)

• RF Design Engineer
• RF circuit design
• MATLAB / SIMULINK
• Radar / datalink hardware
• Secret security clearance
• Tucson AZ

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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