RF Modeling and Simulation Engineer – Multiple Levels

Job overview

The RF Modeling and Simulation Engineer – Multiple Levels role is onsite in Albuquerque, NM or Germantown, MD. Compensation is $75,000–$160,000 per year. AeroVironment develops unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems supporting aerospace and defense missions. The engineer develops RF system and phased-array models that inform architecture, design, performance prediction, test planning, and production decisions. By correlating simulations with measured hardware data and communicating analysis results, the role helps multidisciplinary teams make evidence-based engineering decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Develop RF system, antenna, and phased-array models
• analyze performance metrics including gain, loss, noise figure, EIRP, scan loss, beam patterns, and link margin
• evaluate component, calibration, thermal, coupling, packaging, layout, and assembly effects
• use MATLAB and tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST, or Python for models and automated analyses
• document assumptions and model limitations
• automate sweeps, uncertainty studies, sensitivity analyses, and trade studies
• correlate predictions with measured data
• investigate model-to-measurement differences
• support requirements, verification planning, and technical reviews
• maintain configuration-controlled records
• lead technical tasks and mentor engineers based on experience.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

rf modeling and simulation engineer

multiple levels

rf systems

phased arrays

electromagnetic simulation

matlab

hfss

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albuquerque nm

germantown md

aerovironment

$75,000–$160,000/year

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance
• life and disability insurance
• paid holidays and time off
• parental leave
• 401(k) company match and contributions
• professional development and training reimbursement
• 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Mid- to senior-level positions; senior engineers may lead modeling activities, establish methods, mentor engineers, and provide technical direction. Occasional travel may be required; U.S. citizenship is required.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.