RF Engineer
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · Posted October 26, 2026
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About the job
Position Summary:
Engineer the Signal. Shape the Future.
This position is for an RF Systems and Signal Processing Engineer who uses engineering tools to support the design, experimental testing, and characterization analysis of RF technologies. Operating within a collaborative team, the role focuses on executing complex engineering experiments, processing signal data, and analyzing system characteristics to meet project requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with understanding of RF systems. - Understanding of RF Signal Processing. - Understanding of tools such as Matlab, Python, C++. - Able to support experiments, design, and analysis efforts. - Ability to work as a team member. - Solid attention to detail and deadlines. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. - Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.
R1: BS degree in EE or related field. R2: BS degree in EE or related field, plus a minimum of three years of directly related experience. R3: BS degree in EE or related field, plus a minimum of eight years of directly related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
- Understanding of RF, Radar, and Communication Systems - Understanding of applied electromagnetics with skills in EM modeling and experimentation and interest in continuous learning - Experience with modeling tools such as SENTRi, CST, HFSS, Feko, Xpatch, etc. - Experience in RF Material Characterization (i.e. RF Bulk Properties) - Secret or TS/SCI Clearance
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.
Closing Statement:
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.