Radio Frequency Engineer

Haigh-Farr, Inc.; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Haigh-Farr, Inc. seeks an RF Engineer to design antennas from concept to production and lead advances in RF technology for aerospace applications. The role includes collaboration with customers to meet operational requirements and support in-house RF and environmental testing.

The engineer will contribute to proposals, work with top government contractors, and may travel. A BS in EE, plus 5+ years in RF design, and DoD SECRET clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proficient in HFSS, ADS, MATLAB (or similar antenna simulation tools)
• 5+ years' experience in the design and test of RF components, however new graduates will be considered
• U.S. citizenship required, must have the ability to obtain or maintain DoD SECRET clearance

Responsibilities

• Antenna design from initial concept through prototype development, production and test.
• Communicate with customers to determine operational requirements and create designs that meet or exceed those needs.
• Provide manufacturing and test support, including RF and Environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal and thermal vacuum are all done in house).
• Contribute to proposal creation and customer presentations.
• Contribute to multiple unique and custom projects.
• Some travel may be required.
• Hands on learning environment where engineers are involved in all aspects of antenna design, production and test including: business development, design, manufacture, test, and customer support.

Skills

RF design

Antenna performance analysis

Customer collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

ADS

MATLAB

Job description

Haigh-Farr is a premier antenna design, manufacturing and test house developing products used across all platforms in the aerospace industry including missions to Mars, the International Space Station and products fielded to the U.S. Military supporting the warfighter. In our over 50-year history we have enjoyed steady, planned growth. In 2023, Haigh-Farr plans to further grow our team and capabilities to meet increasing demand and to expand into new markets and antenna technologies.

Haigh-Farr is seeking a RF Engineer with experience or education in the design and development of antennas and their support equipment. Our core antenna technologies include, but are not limited to, stripline and microstrip. The individual will work closely with colleagues and customers to identify RF hardware requirements and create new designs as well as support customer proposals for new projects. We are seeking an engineer who will lead advances in existing technology and push new RF technology to help expand our product offerings. Qualified engineers will support design, performance verification and fabrication.

Responsibilities:

• Antenna design from initial concept through prototype development, production and test.
• Communicate with customers to determine operational requirements and create designs that meet or exceed those needs.
• Provide manufacturing and test support, including RF and Environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal and thermal vacuum are all done in house).
• Contribute to proposal creation and customer presentations.
• Contribute to multiple unique and custom projects.
• Some travel may be required.
• Hands on learning environment where engineers are involved in all aspects of antenna design, production and test including: business development, design, manufacture, test, and customer support.
• Opportunity to work with top tier customers including large government contractors and government organizations.
• Opportunity to support exciting aerospace programs - our antennas have been to Mars!
• Opportunity to work with leading RF professionals who are well respected across the industry.

Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Proficient in HFSS, ADS, MATLAB (or similar antenna simulation tools)
• 5+ years' experience in the design and test of RF components, however new graduates will be considered
• U.S. citizenship required, must have the ability to obtain or maintain DoD SECRET clearance