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RF & Microwave Power Amplifier Design Engineer (Defense-Aerospace)

Aleron
United States, California, Rancho Cordova
11361 Sunrise Park Drive (Show on map)
Feb 26, 2026
Description Acara Solutions has been providing our staffing services to the aerospace community for over 65 years. Our Sacramento, CA region aerospace/defense client is looking for a RF & Microwave Power Amplifier Design Engineer. This is a salaried direct position with a salary range of $120K - $151K (some flexibility for a senior person). Performance bonus plus a relocation start bonus available. This position requires high-power solid-state amplifier design experience. Design RF & microwave assemblies, analog circuits, and power supplies for high-power solid-state amplifiers Develop matching networks using non-linear models and load-pull data Create functional specifications and perform RF budget (cascade) analysis Capture schematics and oversee detailed circuit design Build and test prototypes, collaborating with technicians and production teams Develop and execute design verification tests and report results Release engineering design packages to configuration management systems Assist with proposals and deliver technical presentations to customers Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: BSEE or Physics with min 10 years of RF and microwave circuit design experience, or MSEE or Physics with a min of 5 years - Including Advanced RF/analog/digital lab skills and familiarity with standard test equipment Min 2 years of experience with high power solid-state amplifier design engineering Min 2 years of RF PCB layout experience Min 3 years of experience with RF design tools (e.g., Microwave Office, ADS, HFSS, CST) U.S. Citizenship required due to U.S. military customers After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply