RF Electrical Engineer

General Dynamics

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Salary
$100,219–$111,180 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
This role $106k
$87k most similar roles pay here $223k

This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$192,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $106k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 439 open roles on FindRole.

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At a glance

TL;DR · RF Electrical Engineer

As an RF Electrical Engineer at GD Mission Systems in Scottsdale, AZ, you will join a cross-functional team dedicated to developing rapid prototype mission-critical solutions for tactical communications. Your daily responsibilities include designing and evaluating RF circuits using advanced tools like Keysight ADS and Cadence, optimizing PCB layouts, and conducting hands-on lab work with state-of-the-art test equipment. You will also contribute to defining electrical requirements, analyzing technical issues, and reviewing peer work while ensuring compliance with security clearance standards. This role requires proficiency in CAD tools for mixed-signal circuit design, a background in testing and troubleshooting, and a commitment to innovation and professional development within the R&D environment.

What you'll do

  • Design RF PCB schematics and layouts for mission-critical solutions.
  • Optimize and evaluate RF circuits using advanced lab tools and equipment.
  • Develop and analyze RF front ends, filters, synthesizers, and power amplifiers.
  • Contribute to the technical review of peer work and evaluation of vendor capabilities.
  • Formulate and implement innovative design architectures and electronics solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 2+ years of experience, or Master’s degree plus 6 months relevant experience.
  • Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance at time of hire.
  • Experience with RF PCB schematic and layout design using state-of-the-art tools like Keysight ADS, Cadence, Matlab.
  • Proficient in test, troubleshooting, and reading circuit card schematics for RF circuits.
  • Background in analyzing electrical requirements, RF performance, components, and interfaces.
  • Ability to formulate, evaluate, and implement solutions to technical issues in a collaborative team environment.

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