Senior RF Applications Engineer - mmWave Phased Arrays & SATCOM

Job Description

Job Description

Senior RF Applications Engineer mmWave Phased Arrays & SATCOM

Job Title: Senior RF Applications Engineer - mmWave Phased Arrays & SATCOM
Location: Chatham, NJ or San Diego, CA
Compensation: $170K - $230K base DOE plus 25% bonus and equity 
Requirements: RF Applications Engineer, mmWave, Phased Arrays, Beamformer ICs, RF Systems, SATCOM, Antenna Arrays, RFIC, 5G / 6G, MATLAB / LabVIEW / Python

Company Brief  

We are a leader in SatCom, 5G, 6G, Photonics, and Silicon Photonics that drives innovation in global communications and sensor technology. Our business units, Photonics and Wireless, supply cutting-edge, integrated chips and modules critical for high-performance gigabit wireless and optical networks. Catering to a broad spectrum of industries from telecommunications to aerospace, we fulfil the increasing demand for computational speed and AI application performance, replacing electric with optical connections for a more sustainable world. Our wireless solutions are forging paths in advanced SatCom/5G/6G systems, while our photonics expertise is revolutionizing custom semiconductor photonic devices for optical networks and optical sensing, making us a trusted partner to Fortune 100 companies as well as emerging unicorns 

Role  

Are you passionate about cutting-edge RF technology and advanced wireless systems? Join our team as an Applications Engineer, supporting mmWave beamformer ICs and active antenna arrays for 5G, SATCOM, radar, and sensing applications. You will act as the key technical interface between our product design teams and customers, helping to integrate our innovative ICs into real-world systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers integrating mmWave beamformer ICs into antenna arrays.
• Develop and validate reference designs, evaluation boards, and calibration scripts for beamforming and gain/phase control.
• Characterize array-level performance (EIRP, EVM, beam patterns, linearity, noise figure) across temperature and frequency bands.
• Support system-level design including RF signal chains, LO distribution, power management, and digital control interfaces (SPI/I2C).
• Assist in debugging and root-cause analysis of performance issues during customer bring-up and production ramp.
• Collaborate with internal design and test engineers to provide feedback on product specifications, firmware, and test automation.
• Produce application notes, design guidelines, and training material for customers and field support teams.
• Contribute to customer demos, trade shows, and design-win activities in collaboration with marketing and business development teams.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Ph.D. preferred), with a focus on RF/mmWave circuits or systems.
• 3 - 8+ years of experience in RFIC design, antenna arrays, or system integration.
• Strong understanding of beamforming architectures, RF measurements, and phased-array calibration.
• Hands-on experience with network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and antenna range testing.
• Proficient in MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW for measurement automation and data analysis.
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and customers.
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Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• Vacation/PTO
• Stock Option Grants
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• 401K w/ 3.5% match

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/17/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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