RF Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

RF Electrical Engineer

ID: 2026-73236
US-AZ-Scottsdale
Required Clearance: Top Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 6/22/2026
Category: Engineering-RF
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree plus 6 months relevant experience.

Clearance Requirements:

Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As an RF electrical engineer for Tactical Communications, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for providing rapid prototype mission critical solutions to our customer community.

Duties and Tasks:

• RF Design & Product Development:
  
  • RF PCB schematic and layout design
  • Hands-on lab work optimizing and evaluating RF circuits using state of the art tools and test equipment.
  • Design and evaluation of RF front ends, IF sections, filters, phase-locked loops, AGC loops, synthesizers, power amplifiers, etc...
  • Design Automation Tools: ex. Keysight ADS, Cadence, Matlab, etc.
• Substantial contribution to:
  • Analysis and/or definition of electrical requirements, RF performance, components, and interfaces.
  • Formulating, evaluating, implementing solutions to technical issues
  • Technical reviews of peer work
  • Evaluation of vendor capability
• Security clearance may be required.

What sets you apart:

• Proficient using electrical engineering computer-aided design (CAD) tools and mixed Signal circuit analysis/design
• Background in test, troubleshooting, and reading circuit card schematics
• Motivated to drive innovation around design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design
• Research & Development experience including concept, design, modeling, prototyping, and testing
• Collaborative team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site
While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, Arizona facility at GDMS Scottsdale, AZ Campus

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $100,219.00 - USD $111,180.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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