RF Engineer

📡 RF Engineer – Advanced RF Measurement Systems

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Location:

United States (Lab-Based + Limited Travel)
💰 Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Benefits
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Employment Type:

Full-Time

Our client is seeking a hands‑on RF Engineer to design, build, and support sophisticated RF measurement systems used for antenna characterization, radar cross‑section (RCS) testing, and electromagnetic materials analysis
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This is an end‑to‑end engineering role—ideal for someone who enjoys taking systems from concept to reality, working directly with hardware, and supporting real‑world measurement environments.

• Design Complete RF Measurement Systems
  Build VNA‑centric systems for antenna testing, RCS measurement, and EM material characterization.

• Architect RF Signal Chains
  Design and integrate RF front‑ends including switches, amplifiers, couplers, filters, and calibration paths.

• Build & Validate Systems
  Assemble hardware, integrate mechanical positioners and scanners, perform calibration, and verify system performance.

• Solve Complex Measurement Problems
  Debug RF, mechanical, and software issues to ensure stable, repeatable, high‑quality measurements.

• Install & Support Systems
  Support on‑site installations, train users, and provide post‑deployment troubleshooting.

• Create Clear Documentation
  Produce wiring diagrams, test procedures, calibration workflows, and user guides to support long‑term system reliability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands‑on experience

• Strong RF/microwave fundamentals (S‑parameters, matching, noise, dynamic range)

• Proven experience working with Vector Network Analyzers

• Hands‑on comfort with RF lab tools and precision connectors

• Methodical troubleshooting mindset and strong documentation habits

• Ability to manage multiple technical work streams independently

• Antenna measurement systems (near‑field, far‑field, anechoic chambers)

• RCS measurement concepts and calibration techniques

• EM materials testing and parameter extraction

• RF front‑end design experience

• Test automation or instrumentation control (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, etc.)

• Familiarity with major RF instrumentation vendors

• You can turn a vague measurement requirement into a robust, repeatable system

• You’re just as comfortable tightening a precision connector as you are tuning a calibration workflow

• Customers trust you during installs and rely on your technical judgment

• Primarily lab‑based

• Occasional travel for installations and customer support (≈10%)