Junior RF Engineer — Hands-On RFSoC & SDR Roles

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,500 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Job summary

Draper Labs in Cambridge, Massachusetts is seeking an RF and Communications Engineer 1 to design, develop, and test RF systems. This entry-level position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and offers a salary range of $62,500 to $140,000.

Candidates will work in a collaborative environment on challenging problems in RF and communications, with a focus on innovation and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Requires 0-3 years of experience in RF or communications engineering.
• Strong understanding of RF and communications problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Analyze or model RF and communications systems.
• Perform analysis and modeling of complex radio frequency systems.
• Use standard laboratory instrumentation for validation and troubleshooting.
• Contribute content for technical reports and presentations.
• Identify challenges and communicate them to project leadership.

Skills

Entry level knowledge of RF and communications software tools

Knowledge of RF systems and architectures

Knowledge of fundamentals of electrical engineering

Strong problem‑solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent management and organizational skills

Ability to work in collaborative team environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

RFSoC platforms

FPGA development

Digital signal processing

Software-defined radio (SDR) platforms

Job description

Draper Labs in Cambridge, Massachusetts is seeking an RF and Communications Engineer 1 to design, develop, and test RF systems. This entry-level position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and offers a salary range of $62,500 to $140,000.

Candidates will work in a collaborative environment on challenging problems in RF and communications, with a focus on innovation and problem-solving.