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Bull Integrations Group Inc.

Principal RF Design Engineer, Microwave Receivers

Bull Integrations Group Inc., Sparks Glencoe

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Principal RF Design Engineer, Microwave Receivers
Location:
Onsite - Sparks, MD (9/80 schedule - every other Friday off)
Overview: Our client, a leading provider of mission-critical RF and microwave solutions for U.S. Government SIGINT and EW programs, is seeking an accomplished Principal RF Design Engineer with deep expertise in microwave receiver development. This is a hands-on engineering leadership role that contributes directly to next-generation defense technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and development of high-performance RF/microwave receivers and frequency converters operating through 18 GHz and beyond.
  • Perform top-level system architecture design, including requirements decomposition and functional block allocation.
  • Serve as a technical lead on complex programs and mentor junior engineers.
  • Deliver technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders, including customer design reviews.
  • Support business development efforts with technical input for proposals, white papers, and capability briefs.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in RF/microwave circuit design.
  • Proven track record designing wideband, high-dynamic-range, super-heterodyne receivers and frequency converters on PCB substrates using SMT components.
  • Strong knowledge in:
    • Frequency planning, spur analysis, and system cascades
    • MW mixers, RF filters, PLLs, and low SWaP design practices
    • mmWave and wideband digitization technologies (preferred)
  • Proficient in industry-standard tools such as Keysight Genesys, OrCAD, MATLAB, and SPICE variants.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and capable of obtaining a security clearance.
  • Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Compensation: $105,000 - $240,000 annuallyClearance: Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance