RF Engineer

THE PANTHER GROUP; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 109,808 - 133,792; Full time

Job summary

THE PANTHER GROUP is seeking an RF Engineer in Chelmsford, MA, to support an aerospace and defense program. Responsibilities include developing and testing RF/microwave modules, troubleshooting circuits, and collaborating with engineering teams. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and experience with RF testing. Pay ranges from $79.71 to $97.12 per hour, depending on experience. Active Secret Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required at time of submission.
• Hands-on experience with RF/microwave testing and troubleshooting.
• Experience level flexibility: 1–5 years for Level 2, 5–8 years for Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Support development and production of RF/microwave modules and subsystems.
• Perform testing, tuning, troubleshooting, and failure analysis of RF circuits.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and design engineers.

Skills

RF/microwave testing and troubleshooting

Circuit analysis

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, or related STEM field

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Phase noise analyzers

Job description

The Panther Group is seeking an RF Engineer to support a leading aerospace and defense program in Chelmsford, MA.

These roles focus on RF/microwave systems, circuit analysis, testing, and production support for advanced, high-reliability electronic modules used in mission‑critical applications.

This is a hands‑on opportunity to work on cutting‑edge RF technology while collaborating with top engineering talent in a production and lab environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and production of RF/microwave modules and subsystems
• Perform testing, tuning, troubleshooting, and failure analysis of RF circuits
• Analyze and resolve integration and production issues
• Work with components such as:
  • Amplifiers, mixers, switches
  • Frequency generation and conversion circuits
  • Microwave subsystems and modules
• Utilize RF test equipment:
  • Network analyzers
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Phase noise analyzers
• Interpret and review:
  • Schematics
  • Engineering drawings
  • Test data and specifications
• Collaborate with:
  • Systems, hardware, and design engineers
  • Manufacturing and test teams
• Support continuous improvement and production efficiency initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, or related STEM field
• Experience level flexibility:
  • Level 2: ~1–5 years
  • Level 3: ~5–8 years
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • RF/microwave testing and troubleshooting
  • Circuit analysis and integration support
• Experience using RF test equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and schematics
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Active Secret Clearance required at time of submission

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or high‑reliability electronics
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments
• Familiarity with:
  • RF simulation tools
  • Microwave circuit design
• Experience with:
  • Failure analysis and root cause investigation
  • Customer‑facing technical discussions
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Pay $79.71-$97.12 per hour DOE