RF Front-End Specialist

6 days ago


Herndon, Virginia, United States Fairwinds Technologies, L Full time

Company Overview

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Fairwinds Technologies is a U.S. engineering company specializing in Satellite Communications, Radio Frequency Transmission Systems, Network Design, Systems Integration, and Digital Signal Processing technologies. We provide communications, networking, and information technology solutions for defense and civilian agencies around the world.

Job Description

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An RF Front-End Engineer at Fairwinds will design, develop, and test cutting-edge RF systems and components. The ideal candidate will have experience in communications systems & test engineering, including broad band antenna technologies and phased array SATCOM antenna systems.

Key Responsibilities:

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  • Design and Development:">
    • Design, simulate, and optimize RF front-end components, including LNAs, power amplifiers, antennas, and filters, to meet system-level requirements.">
    • Utilize RF design tools and methodologies for circuit and system-level development.">
    • Develop compact, high-efficiency, and cost-effective solutions for RF front-end integration.">
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  • Testing and Validation:">
    • Conduct testing, tuning, and characterization of RF components and systems in both lab and field environments.">
    • Perform measurements such as S-parameters, noise figure, return loss, and intermodulation distortion using RF test equipment (e.g., network analyzers, spectrum analyzers).">
    • Debug and troubleshoot RF hardware to resolve performance issues.">
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  • Collaboration and Documentation:">
    • Work closely with system architects, PCB layout engineers, and firmware developers to ensure seamless integration of RF components.">
    • Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design reports, schematics, and test procedures.">
    • Stay updated on emerging technologies and contribute to the innovation of RF systems.">
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Required Qualifications:

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  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field.">
  • 5+ years of experience in RF front-end design and testing, with a focus on LNAs, power amplifiers, antennas, and filters.">
  • Proficiency in RF simulation tools such as ADS, HFSS or similar.">
  • Hands-on experience with RF test equipment, including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.">
  • Strong knowledge of RF principles, transmission lines, impedance matching, and electromagnetic theory.">
  • 5+ years of experience of RF Design & layout for designs between 50 MHz and 6 GHz.">
  • 2+ years of experience with ADRV and ZCU eval boards.">
  • Ability to Travel up to 30% of the time.">
  • Ability to brief non-technical Senior Leadership with experience briefing on highly technical matters.">
  • US Citizen">
  • Active Secret or higher DoD Security Clearance">
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Benefits

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We offer a competitive compensation package, including benefits and career development programs.

Why Join Us?

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Be part of a dynamic team developing state-of-the-art RF technologies. Opportunities for professional growth and innovation in a collaborative environment. Competitive compensation package, including benefits and career development programs.



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