Senior Radio Frequency Engineer H/F
Context
As part of the development of next-generation satellite communication technologies, our client, a global leader in high-tech communications, is expanding its R&D team based in the Lausanne area.
We are looking for a Senior Radio Frequency Engineer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge Ka-Band phased array antenna systems for aerospace applications.
You will join a multidisciplinary engineering team working alongside system, hardware, software, and mechanical experts to design innovative RF solutions that meet demanding performance, reliability, and industrialization requirements.
Tasks
📌 Your Role
As a Senior Radio Frequency Engineer, you will take ownership of the RF development lifecycle for complex antenna subsystems.
From architecture definition to laboratory validation and production transfer, you will play a key role in designing highly reliable RF solutions while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams.
🎯 Your Responsibilities
🔹 RF Design & Architecture- Define RF requirements and contribute to system architecture decisions.
- Perform RF link budget analysis and technical trade-off studies.
- Design high-performance RF front-end circuits and modules for Ka-Band phased array antennas.
- Simulate, prototype, test, and validate RF subsystems.
- Lead RF board and module bring-up, calibration, characterization, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Prepare comprehensive technical and manufacturing documentation.
- Work closely with System, Hardware, Mechanical, and Software Engineering teams.
- Participate in design reviews and technical decision-making.
- Support integration activities throughout the product development cycle.
- Ensure designs comply with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Assembly (DFA), Test (DFT), and Maintenance principles.
- Support the transition from development to production.
- Contribute to continuous product improvement and resolution of field or manufacturing issues.
Requirements
💼 Your Profile- Master's degree in RF Engineering, Microwave Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- 10+ years of experience in RF/Microwave engineering within demanding industries such as aerospace, telecommunications, defense, or space.
- Strong expertise in RF circuit design including LNAs, PAs, mixers, filters, phase shifters, attenuators, couplers, and T/R modules.
- Proven experience with phased array antenna technologies and beamforming techniques.
- Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, or equivalent, as well as circuit/system simulation tools like Keysight ADS.
- Solid understanding of RF PCB design constraints and collaboration with PCB layout engineers.
- Hands-on laboratory experience using Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Noise Figure Meters, and similar RF equipment.
- Strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
- Experience with MMIC design (GaAs, GaN).
- Knowledge of Ka-Band SatCom technologies.
- RF test automation and production test development.
- Experience with aerospace certification and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with Altium Designer and SolidWorks collaborative environments.
Benefits
🏆 Position Details :
📍 Location: Lausanne area, Switzerland📅 Start Date: Flexible
🏢 Work Model: Hybrid