RF Engineer

About the role

Permanent RF Engineer position based on-site in Tyngsborough, MA, focusing on simulation and design of RF circuits and subsystems for air and ground-based systems, including Transmit/Receive modules, up/down converters, and RF beamforming networks. Position anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

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 considering gain, output power, noise figure, cost, and manufacturability.
• Conduct bench-level evaluation and troubleshooting of RF designs and subsystems.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Software, and Systems engineering teams to drive subsystem and assembly development.
• Represent the company at technical reviews, meetings, and formal design reviews.
• Stay current with RF industry innovations, developments, and trends.

Skills

• Detailed technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice.
• 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 in engineering or a related field.
• Experience simulating and designing RF circuits, subsystems, and assemblies using tools such as MATLAB, ADS, HFSS, and/or CST.
• Proficiency in RF measurement techniques and operation of 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.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience designing modules and subsystems for radars and/or Electronic Warfare systems.
• Experience in designing and optimizing antennas.
• Previous experience working with the Department of Defense.
• Active security clearance is a plus.

Work Environment

The role is based on-site in Tyngsborough, MA, at a brand new facility equipped with a near field radar testing range. All R&D, production, and testing will be conducted in-house at this location. The organization designs and manufactures state-of-the-art electromagnetic and electric power generation systems, supporting a variety of defense, industrial, and commercial applications worldwide. The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, offering great benefits and a pension plan.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $175,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• 401k with 8% match
• Pension plan (~6% per year)

Schedule

Fully onsite position in Tyngsborough, MA.