Senior RF Coil Engineer

Job Title

Senior RF Coil Engineer

Job Description

In this role, you have the opportunity to make life better

We are seeking a RF/Analog Development Engineer with a background in communication or radar systems to contribute to the development of next-generation MRI RF coils and associated signal chain components. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with world-class scientists and engineers on cutting-edge medical imaging technology.

You are responsible for

• Design and development of MRI RF coils and associated RF signal chain components, including:

  • Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA)

  • Matching and tuning networks

  • Balun and detuning circuits

  • Receiver front-end modules

• Participate in end-to-end product development, including:

  • Concept definition and system architecture

  • Circuit and schematic design

  • Prototype development and validation testing

  • Documentation and design transfer to manufacturing

• Optimize RF performance metrics such as noise figure, SNR, decoupling, and stability

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including system engineering, mechanical design, suppliers, and manufacturing

• Support RF testing and debugging, including use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and related equipment

You are a part of

MRI R&D – RF Coil & Patient Environment Team

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a customer-first attitude and the following

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

  • Microwave / RF Engineering

  • Communication Engineering / Radar Engineering

  • Electromagnetics or related fields

• 5 years of industry experience in:

  • Communication systems, radar systems, or RF front-end design

  • Hands-on experience in low noise amplifier (LNA) design and optimization

• Solid knowledge of:

  • RF circuit design (matching, filtering, stability)

  • Microwave components and transmission line theory

  • Noise analysis and RF performance optimization

• Practical experience with:

  • RF test equipment (e.g., Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer)

  • RF simulation and circuit design tools (ADS, HFSS, CST or similar)

• Familiarity with:

  • Full product development lifecycle (design → prototype → validation → production)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multi-channel RF systems or phased array architectures

• Exposure to EM simulation tools and co-simulation workflows

• Knowledge of medical device standards (e.g., IEC 60601, ISO 13485) is a plus

• Experience in high-frequency front-end integration or low-noise receiver chains

Desired Characteristics

• Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on engineering mindset

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical tasks

• Good communication and teamwork skills in a global R&D environment

• Fluent in English (written and verbal); 

Why should you join Philips?
Working at Philips is more than a job. It’s a calling to create a healthier society through meaningful work, focused on innovative, customer-first health technology solutions. Help us improve the health and well-being of billions of people, every year. Ultimately creating a career that no one could have planned for. Even you.