RF Engineer

Datrose; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 134,000; Part time

Job summary

GeoLogics in Chelmsford, MA seeks an RF Engineer on a W2 hourly contract. The role involves hands-on RF design, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a high‑reliability environment.

Required: Secret clearance, 5+ years’ experience, and strong communication skills. Training on first shift, then second shift hours, with a competitive hourly rate and no 1099 or C2C arrangements.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required for the role.
• 5+ years of relevant professional engineering experience.
• Hands-on hardware experience and RF test proficiency.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with production/manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support production of complex RF/multifunction modules.
• Analyze and resolve technical issues across disciplines.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and design teams.

Skills

Secret clearance

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

STEM degree accepted

MS in Electrical Engineering desired

Tools

RF microwave test equipment

Microwave simulation tools

Job description

Job Details

RF Engineer Chelmsford, MA Posted: 6/23/2026

Job ID#: 16055

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Contractor

Shift: 9/80 work schedule

TITLE: RF Engineer

Work Location: Chelmsford, MA

Required: Secret Clearance

W2 Hourly Contract Only

Work Schedule: 4/10A-2nd Shift Monday-Thursday from 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Hourly Rate Range: $85.00 - $97.00 with limited benefits

*** W2 hourly Contract Only with a possible extension, No 1099, No third parties, no C2C.

No exceptions (Sorry) Secret Clearance is Required ***

We have an exciting opportunity for a Secret Cleared RF Engineer in Chelmsford, MA to work in an environment with a mix of cutting-edge design and genuine hands‑on electronics laboratory testing and product development. This exciting role offers the RF professional an opportunity to be a key contributor on our team of industry‑leading RF design experts.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

• Secret clearance
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or BS Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) accepted plus a minimum of 5+ years of relevant professional engineering experience.
• Experience with troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues in a production or manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience with hands on hardware
• Experience with the use of RF microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools is required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are required.

Desired skills:

• An MS in electrical engineering or closely related technical field is desired.
• Significant relevant experience in the defense electronics industry is desired.
• Expertise with RF subsystems and hardware including antennas, transmitters, receivers, microwave components, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, advanced electronic modules, amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation circuits, and frequency conversion circuits is desired.
• Experience with microelectronics assembly techniques is desired.
• Expertise with technical documentation such as specifications, schematic drawings, and test date is desired.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with customer interface including technical presentations.
• Prior RF design experience is preferred
• Ability to lead failure investigations on production or technical issues.
• Ability work in a team collaborative environment especially with manufacturing and industrial engineers and/or operator on production support.

Responsibilities:

• In this role, the RF Engineer will have the opportunity to support the production of complex multi‑function modules used in challenging high‑reliability applications in all phases of the product life cycle.
• Work on complex technical problems and provide solutions that are innovative and ingenious.
• Act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the implementation of operational products.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines including hardware engineers, systems engineers, and circuit design engineers as well as technical and manufacturing support personnel.

Start and train on the first shift for 6 weeks before moving to the second shift.

*** First Shift Training Hours: Day shift, Full-Time (M-TH) 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday

Second Shift Hours: Shift: 4:00pm - 2:30am Monday through Thursday

GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

Minimum Security Clearance: Secret