RF Process Engineer I - Entry Level
The RF Process Engineer I at Confidential Client supports the development, optimization, and sustainment of manufacturing processes for MMIC products, ensuring process capability and manufacturability. This role involves cross-functional collaboration to troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, design experiments, and support product development and customer application engineering. The position requires hands-on involvement in RF measurements, product characterization, and continuous process improvement to enable stable production and high-quality MMIC output.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level RF Process Engineer I to support development, optimization, and sustainment of manufacturing processes for Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) products. This is an on-site, full-time role in Buckingham, TX.
Key responsibilities:
- Serve as the engineering authority for MMIC products through transition from development to production and customer support.
- Identify process issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve yield and reliability.
- Design experiments and analyze data to drive process improvements and ensure manufacturability.
- Perform RF/microwave measurements (product characterization, acceptance testing, ATP, and ongoing performance monitoring).
- Support IC package, test fixture, and evaluation PCB design; assist modeling and simulation tasks.
- Provide application engineering support to customers, including troubleshooting and creation of datasheets/application notes.
- Assist production activities: low-volume MMIC assembly, die inspection (microscope), test support, and product delivery.
- Contribute to documentation, fixture development, technical reports, and cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.
Relocation assistance available.
Minimum Qualifications (Must Have)
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
- Coursework in RF design or electromagnetics (RF theory).
- Knowledge of active device fundamentals (FETs, diodes).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance and meet U.S. export-control requirements (must be a U.S. person: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected status).
Preferred Qualifications
- BSEE or related electrical engineering degree.
- ~2 years of RF circuit design or relevant experience (internships and co-ops count).
- Experience with AWR or ADS simulation tools.
- RF measurement experience (small-signal S-parameters) and familiarity with vector network analyzers.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Ansys, or SolidWorks.
- DOD work experience or exposure to defense/aerospace programs.
- Strong adaptability, problem-solving, organization, and time-management skills.
Benefits & Perks
As an employee of Confidential Client you may be eligible for:
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Short-term & long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance and education assistance programs
- Parental leave, paid holidays, and PTO for vacation, personal and sick time
Location & Work Type
- On-site in Buckingham, TX (not remote). Local relocation assistance may be available.
About the Client
Confidential Client is an aerospace engineering organization focused on systems and components used in aviation and defense. The role supports MMIC production and product lifecycle activities that contribute to mission-critical aerospace technologies.
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