Radio Frequency Engineer

Chipton-Ross, Inc.; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross, Inc. seeks a Radio Frequency Engineer for a contract opportunity in Marietta, GA. The role focuses on designing RF systems, RF circuitry, and components such as antennas, receivers, and synthesizers, with emphasis on test and verification.

Requirements include 3–5 years in communications systems development and HFSS experience, plus a Bachelor's degree in RF or Electrical Engineering. Work involves collaboration across engineering teams and supports Life Cycle Costs and reliability

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in communications systems development (radios/antennas)
• Bachelor’s degree in RF or Electrical Engineering
• Experience with HFSS RF analysis software

Responsibilities

• Architect and design RF systems and circuitry for high-frequency/microwave applications
• Develop RF hardware with testing and verification methods
• Prepare specifications and contribute to product documentation
• Support manufacturing during assembly and test and analyze TPMs

Skills

Communication systems development

RF system design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in RF or Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

Ansys EMIT

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Radio Frequency Engineer for a contract opportunity in Marietta, GA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 3-5 years of Communication systems development to include radios, antennas, and/or other related communication subsystems.
• 3+ years of Experience with RF analysis tools High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS)

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Architects and designs Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Designs and develops RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes and tests RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase. In addition, develops RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Performs link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Develops and allocates RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Identifies and tracks RF technical performance measurements (TPMs). Performs RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience with design, development, and integration of Communication systems
• Proficient in system engineering processes
• Experience with RF analysis; Co-site, Antenna Pattern, and Link budgets
• Knowledge of Military and/or Government programs
• Experience with C-130 platform
• Experience with Ansys suite of RF analysis tools EMIT

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in RF Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related STEM discipline.

WORK HOURS:

• 4/10-1st Shift