Remote RF Systems Engineer - Hardware & RF Design

Actalent; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an RF/Electronics Engineer for a Contract-to-Hire role based in Schaumburg, IL. You will design, develop, integrate, test, and support deployment of complex RF hardware and systems, and help transitions from design to production.

You will troubleshoot at the subsystem and register level, generate engineering documentation, and present results to internal/external customers while maintaining ISO-compliant processes and collaborating with Northrop depot and USAF technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of related experience.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.
• Proficient in MATLAB.
• Experience processing large amounts of data.
• Understanding RF performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, perform hardware/system integration and test, and support deployment of systems and system modifications.
• Troubleshoot hardware (systems and subassemblies) to determine root cause of failures and identify corrective actions.
• Support transitions from design to production.
• Maintain process and procedures in accordance with ISO standards.
• Provide technical support to Northrop depot and USAF technicians and work with suppliers to resolve technical hardware issues.
• Create engineering documentation (specifications, change notices, parts lists, bills of materials, test reports, test procedures).
• Interface with and present to internal and external customers.
• Subsystem integration, test, and system integration.
• Conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Perform in-depth analysis of hardware commanding down to the register level.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

MS Office

Job description

Actalent is seeking an RF/Electronics Engineer for a Contract-to-Hire role based in Schaumburg, IL. You will design, develop, integrate, test, and support deployment of complex RF hardware and systems, and help transitions from design to production.

You will troubleshoot at the subsystem and register level, generate engineering documentation, and present results to internal/external customers while maintaining ISO-compliant processes and collaborating with Northrop depot and USAF technicians.