Radio Frequency Engineer II

Job description

Overview

We're seeking a highly motivated and skilled RF Design Engineer to join our growing team in San Jose.

In this role, you'll be instrumental in designing and developing our innovative RF/Microwave product lines.

You'll contribute to the design of critical components, from amplifiers and mixers to filters and oscillators, utilizing your expertise in simulation, modeling, and testing.

Additionally, you will support the redesign of obsolete electrical components and assist the production team with hardware deliveries.

This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that are integral to aerospace and defense applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and Simulation: Utilize your skills in simulation and modeling to design RF/Microwave circuits, including amplifiers, mixers, switches, filters, and oscillators, adhering to CAES BY HONEYWELL design standards.
  
  
• Performance Analysis: Conduct thorough performance analysis of circuits, including multistage cascade analysis, to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
  
  
• Test and Validation: Develop test procedures, perform testing, and troubleshoot and optimize prototype circuits and components to meet stringent specification requirements and manufacturing guidelines.
  
  
• Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical engineers, designers, and drafters to create comprehensive mechanical design packages.
  
  
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to enhance processes, promote safety, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
  
  
• Technical Mentorship: Collaborate with technicians on the testing, tuning, and optimization of prototype circuits.
  
  
• Support production line with testing and troubleshooting in order to meet delivery commitments.
  
  
• Support the factory in addressing Diminished Material Sources (DMS) activities by redesigning obsolete electrical components.
  
  
• Support the production engineering team with the delivery of hardware and other manufacturing activities.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics, coupled with 2+ years of experience working with microwave and millimeter-wave subsystems and components.
  
  
• Familiarity with RF and Microwave test equipment (e.g., PNA, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, etc.)
• Foundational knowledge of linear simulation tools (e.g., ADS, Microwave Office, cascade analysis spreadsheets) or similar software.
  
  
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws.
  
  In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a US Person under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
  
  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  
  

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics, coupled with 2+ years of experience designing and developing advanced microwave and millimeter wave subsystems and components.
  
  Internship and co-op experience are a plus.
  
  
• 1+ years of experience using drawing CAD tools (e.g., Draftsight, AutoCAD).
  
  
• Experience in Spice Modeling.
  
  
• DSP and Radar experience.
  
  

Salary Range : $108,000 - $130,000 annually.

Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Job Posting Date: September 21, 2025.

Employment Transparency & Benefits

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one.

You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
  
  
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

About CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry.

From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas.

We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation.

Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email

Required Skill Profession

Engineers