About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

As an RF Process Engineer I at Confidential Client, you will support the development, optimization, and sustainment of manufacturing processes for Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) products. You will work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers to ensure processes, equipment, and systems meet safety, quality, and cost objectives while enabling successful transitions from engineering into production.

• Serve as engineering authority for MMIC products across development, production transition, and customer support
• Provide application engineering support to customers, including troubleshooting, technical guidance, and preparing datasheets and application notes
• Perform RF/microwave measurements — product characterization, acceptance testing (ATP), and performance monitoring
• Support IC package, test fixture, and evaluation PCB design; assist with modeling and simulation efforts
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and document technical findings
• Assist with low-volume MMIC assembly, die inspection, test support, and product delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement via data-driven analysis and cross-functional initiatives
• Participate in team meetings and coordinate engineering, manufacturing, and customer requirements

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What We’re Looking For

Minimum requirements (you must have):

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) from an accredited institution
• Coursework in RF design or electromagnetics (RF theory)
• Knowledge of active device fundamentals (FETs, diodes)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred / valuable qualifications:

• BSEE or closely related electrical engineering degree
• RF circuit design experience (up to 2+ years preferred)
• Experience with RF simulation tools such as AWR or ADS
• RF measurement experience (small-signal s-parameters) and use of vector network analyzers
• Familiarity with RF/analog circuits, microwave fundamentals, and FET transistor theory
• Experience with CAD/CAE tools (AutoCAD, Ansys, SolidWorks)
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and time-management skills in dynamic environments
• Prior Department of Defense (DoD) work experience

Important compliance note:

• Due to U.S. export-control and related regulations, candidates must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or have protected status such as asylum or refugee status).

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Location & Clearance

• Work location: Richardson, TX — on-site role (#LI-Onsite)
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance is required.
• Relocation assistance: available

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Benefits

Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and paid holidays (12)
• Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time

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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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