Electrical Engineer - RF Solutions - Mason, OH

ICR, Inc.; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 79,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

ICR Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the RF Solutions team in Mason, Ohio. You will design, build, tune, and test SDR and RF transceiver systems to support critical national security missions, working with senior engineers to move concepts to deployment.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility, a ABET-accredited EE degree, and hands-on experience with RF test equipment; on-site, full-time with competitive benefits and potential for bonuses.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility required.
• ABET-accredited degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Ability to read complex schematics and execute system-level specifications.
• Hands-on experience with standard RF test equipment and instrumentation.
• Experience with RF systems testing and debugging.
• Clearance: TS/SCI is required or can be sponsored.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, tune, and test next-generation RF and SDR transceiver systems.
• Generate and maintain high-fidelity system-level diagrams and docs.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures for complex RF architectures.
• Collaborate to measure, tune, and optimize RF circuits and CCAs.

Skills

TS/SCI eligibility

Schematic reading

RF measurements

Troubleshooting

Python/C/C++

Test procedures

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

About The Role

ICR is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our RF Solutions team in Mason, OH. In this role, you will design, build, tune, and test cutting-edge, software-defined radio (SDR) and radio-frequency transceiver systems. Your work will directly support critical intelligence and active electronic warfare capabilities for vital national security missions. You will work closely with senior engineering teams to bring complex RF and SDR systems from concept to reality, bridging the gap between hardware design and mission-critical deployment.

Electrical Engineer – RF Solutions

Mason, OH

Full-Time / On-site

ICR is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our RF Solutions team in Mason, OH. In this role, you will design, build, tune, and test cutting-edge, software-defined radio (SDR) and radio-frequency transceiver systems. Your work will directly support critical intelligence and active electronic warfare capabilities for vital national security missions. You will work closely with senior engineering teams to bring complex RF and SDR systems from concept to reality, bridging the gap between hardware design and mission-critical deployment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• System Development: Design, build, tune, and test next-generation RF and Software Defined Radio (SDR) transceiver systems utilized for critical intelligence and electronic warfare
• Documentation: Generate and maintain high-fidelity, system-level diagrams and technical documentation
• Test & Evaluation: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, architectures, and procedures for complex RF architectures
• Circuit Optimization: Collaborate with senior engineers to precisely measure, tune, and optimize RF circuits and mixed-signal assemblies

Required Skills And Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship. Candidates must be eligible to obtain* TS/SCI clearance. (*ICR will sponsor the clearance process)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited institution
• Technical Literacy: Proficiency in reading complex schematics and executing system-level specifications
• Instrumentation: Hands-on experience with standard electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers)
• Test Engineering: Experience authoring test procedures and developing physical test fixtures for RF systems
• Troubleshooting: Proven ability to test, tune, and troubleshoot mixed-signal circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and discrete RF circuits

Top candidates will have one or more of the following

• SDR Architectures: Familiarity with Software Defined Radio frameworks, architectures, or commercial SDR hardware platforms
• Hardware Design: Experience designing mixed-signal circuit card assemblies (CCAs)
• Prototyping: Strong precision soldering skills, including the removal and replacement of surface-mount passive components down to 0201
• Programming: Experience with software development or test automation in Python, C, or C++
• ECAD Tools: Proficiency using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Minimum 1 year full-time experience as an RF/Electrical Engineer
• Clearance: TS/SCI

Salary Range

$78,853 - 167,565 (based on experience and qualifications)

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes company equity, retirement plan, company-paid health care benefits, flexible paid time off policy, and opportunity for a raise and bonus during the year.

ICR, Inc. considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work and/or military experience, education, training, certifications and work location.

Equal Opportunity Employment

ICR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.