Principal RF Electronics Engineer

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Salient Group Full time

Principal RF Electronics Engineer

Based
| Sydney (On-site)

Comp
| $200k+ Base salary + Super

Tech Stack
| Altium Designer, ADS/Microwave Office, VNA, Spectrum Analysers, RF Amplifiers, SDR Systems

Our client is a fast-growing technology company based in
Sydney
, developing advanced products in
RF sensing, AI/ML, and electronic warfare
. They're on a mission to solve complex real-world challenges across defence, critical infrastructure, and security sectors, building high-performance hardware that's used globally.

They're seeking a
Principal RF Electronics Engineer
to lead the design and architecture of next-generation RF systems. You'll shape cutting-edge sensor and communication hardware, guide talented engineers, and ensure the company's RF platforms remain world-class.

About The Role

You'll play a key role in architecting and delivering the next evolution of high-power RF and mixed-signal electronics. This role combines deep technical design work with leadership - ideal for someone passionate about pushing hardware limits while mentoring others.

In This Role, You Will:

  • Lead System Architecture:
    Define and develop next-generation RF and digital hardware for complex sensing and communication systems.
  • Design & Validate Hardware:
    Use Altium to create advanced RF schematics and PCB layouts; plan and execute test and validation.
  • Guide Engineering Excellence:
    Mentor and support engineers in design, simulation, and measurement techniques.
  • Hands-On Testing:
    Work with VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators for performance validation.
  • Drive Manufacturing Readiness:
    Develop and support production test specifications and debug processes.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally:
    Partner with embedded, mechanical, and systems teams to integrate world-class RF designs.

You Might Thrive In This Role If You:

  • Have
    15+ years' experience
    in RF hardware design and system architecture.
  • Are fluent in
    RF theory
    — impedance matching, isolation, filters, and receiver sensitivity.
  • Have built
    high-power amplifiers and front-end designs
    up to 100W and 12GHz.
  • Are comfortable using
    simulation tools
    such as ADS or Microwave Office.
  • Have hands-on experience with
    test and measurement equipment
    (VNA, spectrum analyzer, etc.).
  • Are proficient in
    Altium Designer
    for schematic and PCB layout.
  • Enjoy solving deep technical challenges and driving innovation in multidisciplinary environments.
  • Have mentored teams or led projects and thrive when guiding others toward engineering excellence.

Nice to Have:

  • Knowledge of
    Software Defined Radio (SDR)
    systems and RF modulation techniques.
  • Experience with
    antenna design
    , thermal management, and RF filters.
  • Exposure to
    multi-carrier systems
    ,
    receiver front-ends
    , and
    global RF compliance standards
    .

This is a rare opportunity to join a company with significant momentum, a global footprint, and a mission to make the world safer through cutting-edge technology.

If you're an experienced RF engineer who loves complex design challenges and wants to lead meaningful innovation, we'd love to hear from you.


Reach out to to learn more.

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