RF Analog Research Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled RF Analog Research Engineer passionate about experimental discovery to lead hands-on laboratory experiments. You will focus on designing, building, and optimizing resonating analog electronic circuits and associated RF systems for next-generation power generation research. Working directly with our theoretical physics team, you will explore novel electromagnetic effects, resonant phenomena, and energy collection mechanisms in pursuit of breakthrough efficiency and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test resonating analog electronic circuits (e.g., Joule Thief-inspired oscillators, parametric resonance setups, and other self-oscillating or high-Q resonant systems) with targeted RF properties in the kHz to MHz range.
• Engineer custom LCR circuits, selecting and optimizing components (capacitors, inductors, resistors) to achieve specific resonant frequencies, high Q-factors, and desired electromagnetic behaviors.
• Design and fabricate specialized coils (including bifilar, trifilar, caduceus, toroidal, and other non-standard windings) integrated into resonant circuits for power generation and energy collection experiments.
• Conduct experiments involving spinning magnets or rotating magnetic fields interacting with coils to investigate anomalous energy collection, induction effects, or vacuum fluctuation interactions.
• Develop and troubleshoot RF analog systems, including drive electronics, amplifiers, and control circuits to precisely manipulate electromagnetic fields in laboratory setups.
• Perform hands-on testing and data collection using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, high-precision multimeters, and other diagnostic tools; analyze results to iterate on designs and improve performance.
• Run relevant simulations (e.g., SPICE-based circuit modeling, electromagnetic field simulations) when applicable to predict behavior, guide physical experiments, or validate observations.
• Collaborate closely with theoretical physicists to align experimental setups with emerging hypotheses, refine prototypes, and explore pathways toward scalable energy devices.
• Document experiments thoroughly, recommend improvements, and contribute to research reports and iterative prototyping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with unconventional or high-Q resonant circuits (e.g., Joule Thief variants, parametric oscillators, Tesla-inspired systems, or similar setups explored in fringe/innovative research).
• Familiarity with bifilar/trifilar windings, caduceus coils, or other specialized coil geometries for electromagnetic experiments.
• Background in experiments involving rotating/spinning magnets, dynamic magnetic fields, or inductive energy collection.
• Proficiency with simulation tools (LTspice, Multisim, COMSOL, or equivalent) for analog/RF circuit and EM field modeling.
• Knowledge of high-voltage or high-efficiency analog power systems.
• Exposure to advanced motor control, pulsed power, or RF amplifier design.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a curious, experimental-minded engineer who thrives on building and testing novel circuits from first principles. You combine rigorous electrical engineering fundamentals with an open-minded approach to frontier phenomena, and you enjoy close collaboration with theorists to bridge experiment and hypothesis. Precision, creativity, persistence through iterative failures, and a passion for uncovering new physics-driven technologies define you. If bold ideas, hands-on discovery, and the potential to reshape energy paradigms excite you, this role offers a rare opportunity to contribute directly to humanity's next technological leap.