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  About Epirus   Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.      Job Summary:   This is an exciting role at an innovative, high-growth defense technology company .  The Senior RF Engineer will lead the  design  o f solid-state power amplifier modules from concept to production . The ideal candidate for the position is someone who has experience with high power amplifier design and  will have full ownership of  product development through all stages of conception, prototype, and productization. In this role, you will work closely with a talented engineering team in a fast-paced environment to apply emerging technologies in innovative ways to rapidly produce new products. This position will report to the Manager of RF Engineering.          Responsibilities:     Design of high-power microwave amplifiers and RF front-end modules for CW or pulsed operation    Modeling, simulation, analysis, design, test, and optimization of high power active and passive power amplifier circuits    Generate schematics and work closely with mechanical, thermal, and PCB layout teams to ensure circuit designs meet requirements while striving for first pass design success    Board bring up, test, and bench level tuning    Develop design verification test plans and assist with testing    Evaluate, characterize, and select off-the-shelf power amplifier components like discrete transistors, MMICs, couplers, splitters/combiners, etc.    Assist with RF system and/or subsystem requirement development and feasibility studies    Assist with manufacturing process and test requirement development    Coordinate with internal quality and supply chain teams for process improvements    Work with vendors to explore new device capabilities and modeling     Troubleshoot board level RF issues/failures and provide recommended paths forward    Hold design reviews and presentations with peers and act as a reviewer   Basic Qualifications:   BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus in RF Engineering    5+ years experience with broadband high power amplifier design and development in frequency ranges from UHF to C band or higher with power levels 100W or greater   Thorough understanding of high-power amplifier design process from component characterization and selection to volume manufacturing   Experience with RF cascade analyses, component selection, and component evaluations    Skilled with modeling, simulation, analysis, design, test and optimization of RF power amplifiers and supporting circuits like couplers, detectors, and bias sequencing / control    Familiar with power amplifier impedance matching circuits and optimizations    Experience with schematic capture and guiding PCB layout    Experience with test plan development and test execution    Experience developing circuit models and simulations using tools like Keysight ADS or Cadence AWR    Experience with test equipment like vector network analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and load pull    US Citizen or permanent resident (future security clearance may be required)    Preferred Skills and Experience:   Ex