Principal RF Engineer

Responsibilities

• Simulate and design RF circuits and subsystems for future air and ground-based systems, including Transmit/Receive modules, up and down converters, and RF beamforming networks.
• Develop and maintain RF design requirements from high-level system performance specifications.
• Perform design trade studies, focusing on factors such as gain, output power, noise figure, cost, and ease of manufacturing.
• Conduct bench-level evaluation and troubleshooting of RF designs and subsystems.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Software, and Systems engineering teams to develop subsystems and assemblies.
• Represent the company at technical reviews, meetings, and formal design reviews.
• Stay current with industry innovations, developments, and trends in RF technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Eighteen or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, sixteen or more years with a master's degree, or thirteen or more years with a PhD.
• Proficiency in simulating and designing RF circuits, subsystems, and assemblies using tools such as MATLAB, ADS, HFSS, and/or CST.
• Skilled in RF measurement techniques and operating standard lab equipment, including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Strong working knowledge of RF PCB design and layout.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience designing modules and subsystems for radars and/or Electronic Warfare systems.
• Experience designing and optimizing antennas.
• Previous experience working with the Department of Defense.
• Active security clearance.

Skills

• RF circuit and subsystem design.
• RF measurement techniques.
• RF PCB design and layout.
• Design trade studies.
• Collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Technical presentations and reviews.
• Industry trends and innovations in RF technology.

Benefits

The company offers a pension plan and a 401(k) match. Relocation assistance is available upon request. The workplace is fully onsite in Tyngsborough, MA, with a near-field radar testing range. The company supports critical fleet, space systems, satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. The work environment encourages innovation and collaboration.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $175,000.00 - $250,000.00/yr. The company offers a pension plan and a 401(k) match.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled RF Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design and simulate RF circuits and subsystems, contributing to the development of advanced air and ground-based systems. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams to drive innovation and ensure high-performance design solutions.

Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tyngsborough, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.