RF Systems Engineer

Job Title:  RF Systems Engineer

Location:   Carlsbad CA

Employment Type:   Full-Time Direct Hire

Industry:   Aerospace

Compensation:  $160K-$180K + Annual Incentive Bonus

Schedule:  Onsite 9x80

Acara Solutions is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer to join our client on a full-time direct hire opportunity available in Carlsbad CA

About the Opportunity:

Our client is seeking an experienced RF Systems Engineer to support the design and development of advanced aerospace and defense systems. This role is responsible for translating customer requirements into system architectures, defining RF signal chains, supporting technical proposals, and guiding products through the full development lifecycle-from concept through production.

What You'll Do

• Develop RF system and subsystem architectures for aerospace and defense applications.
• Translate customer requirements into system designs, specifications, and technical solutions.
• Define and analyze RF signal chains, including front-end, amplification, filtering, and frequency conversion.
• Own requirements management throughout the product lifecycle, from proposal through production.
• Create and maintain system documentation, including block diagrams, interface definitions, and verification artifacts.
• Support RFQs, RFPs, and proposal efforts by developing technical approaches and feasibility assessments.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and program teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Participate in system verification, validation, and design reviews while ensuring requirements traceability.
• Interface directly with customers to communicate technical solutions and program status.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8 years minimum experience developing RF systems within aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronics environments.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience designing RF signal chains for Electronic Warfare (EW), radar, satellite, or other space-based RF systems.
• Strong background in systems engineering, requirements management, and system architecture.
• Experience supporting product development from concept through production.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Experience working for suppliers supporting major aerospace and defense prime contractors.
• Knowledge of RF front-end design, high-power amplifiers, RF component integration, and microwave systems.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements, environmental qualification, and space-qualified electronics.
• Experience supporting technical proposals, customer presentations, and design reviews.
• Strong systems-level thinking with the ability to lead complex technical efforts across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Additional Information:

After you , 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.

By ing for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Acara Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may . Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Website Privacy Policy | Acara

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.