RF Engineer

RF Engineer

Job No: 502764

Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)

Location: Dayton, OH

Category: Research Institute Staff

Department: ISR - 250622

Pay Grade: R2/R3 - Exempt

Advertised: September 24, 2025

Applications close:


Position Summary:
Are you a passionate RF Engineer seeking a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity? The University of Dayton's Research Institute Sensors & Software Systems division is actively seeking a talented individual to join our team. As an RF Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge RF systems and solutions for various applications, including aerospace, defense, and commercial sectors. Join our team!

This position is responsible for electromagnetic analysis (RF signal analysis and RF material properties) of various systems, make technical presentations and publish research papers, prepare research proposals, and conduct research on theoretical, computational and experimental applications of radar.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- A minimum of three years of directly related experience is required at the R2 level
- A minimum of eight years of directly related experience is required at the R3 level
- A minimum of twelve years of directly related experience is required at the R4 level
- Experience in RF Signal Processing
- Experience in Signal Characteristic Analysis
- Experience in RF Material Characterization (i.e. RF Bulk Properties)
- Able to support experiments, design, and analysis efforts
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications:
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with 12 years experience in RF systems; or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering or related field, with 10 years experience in RF systems
- Proven experience in RF Signal Processing
- Proven experience in Signal Characteristic Analysis
- Proven experience in RF Material Analysis (i.e. RF Bulk Properties)
- Proven experience in planning experiments, design and analysis efforts
- TS/SCI Clearance
- Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace

Special Instructions to Applicants:To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Closing Statement:
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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