Radio Frequency Engineer

Job title: RF Engineer

Location: Chelmsford, MA

Duration: 6 Months to begin with and will extend based on candidate performance

Position: RF Engineer

Location: Chelmsford, MA

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced RF Engineer to support the production, testing, integration, and sustainment of complex RF and microwave systems used in high-reliability applications. This position offers a combination of hands-on hardware work, troubleshooting, manufacturing support, and cross-functional engineering collaboration throughout the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will bring strong RF technical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and experience working in production or manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

· Support the production, integration, testing, and sustainment of advanced RF and microwave assemblies and subsystems.

· Troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop innovative solutions to manufacturing and integration challenges.

· Perform hands-on hardware evaluation, testing, and failure analysis.

· Investigate production-related issues and drive corrective actions to improve product performance and reliability.

· Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, manufacturing, and design engineering teams.

· Support product lifecycle activities, including design verification, integration, production testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Analyze test data and provide technical recommendations.

· Create and maintain technical documentation, reports, and engineering records.

· Participate in technical reviews and present findings to internal stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a STEM-related discipline.

· 5+ years of professional engineering experience in RF, microwave, electronics, or related engineering fields.

· Experience troubleshooting electronic hardware and resolving integration issues in a production or manufacturing environment.

· Hands-on experience working with RF/microwave hardware.

· Experience using RF and microwave test equipment, such as: Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Meters, Oscilloscopes

· Experience with RF simulation and analysis tools.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

· Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

· Experience in aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or other high-reliability electronics industries.

· Knowledge of RF subsystems, including: Antennas, Transmitters and Receivers, Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), High Power Amplifiers (HPAs), Mixers, Switches, Frequency Generation and Conversion Circuits, Microwave Components and Assemblies

· Experience with microelectronics assembly processes and manufacturing techniques.

· Ability to interpret and analyze technical documentation, including schematics, specifications, drawings, and test data.

· Experience leading root-cause investigations and failure analysis activities.

· Prior RF design experience.

· Experience presenting technical information to engineering teams and customers.

· Proven ability to support manufacturing operations and collaborate with production personnel.

Pay: $68,318.49 - $82,276.03 per year

Work Location: In person