RF Engineer

JOB TITLE: RF Engineer
LOCATION:
Andover, MA
PAY RATE: $118.70/hour

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (interim required to start)
• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

• Support development and production of complex RF multi-function modules across the full product lifecycle.
• Design and develop RF circuits, modules, and subsystems from concept through prototyping and full-rate production.
• Solve complex technical problems with innovative and effective solutions.
• Independently identify, troubleshoot, and resolve design and integration issues.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, circuit design, manufacturing, and technicians.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (interim required to start).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 8+ years of experience, or 6+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Extensive experience in RF design at CCA, subsystem, or module level.
• Experience with schematic capture, RF block diagram reviews, and CCA development.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for design and integration issues.
• Experience with microwave test equipment (e.g., network analyzers, spectrum analyzers).
• Proficiency with RF/microwave simulation tools (e.g., ADS, CST Microwave Studio, HFSS).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience in the defense electronics industry.
• Expertise in RF subsystems and hardware (antennas, transmitters, receivers, amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation/conversion).
• Experience with 3D electromagnetic simulation tools.
• Knowledge of microelectronics assembly techniques.
• Strong technical documentation skills (specifications, schematics, test data).
• Experience leading technical projects.

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.