RF Engineer Level 3 (23096-1)

PSCI; South Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

PSCI in Chelmsford, MA seeks an RF Engineer Level 3 to support production of high-reliability modules. You will tackle complex RF design challenges, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and address issues from development through manufacturing. A Secret Clearance is required to start.

This contractor role is full-time, onsite, with first-shift training and a weekend third shift. The project runs through December 2027 with paid hourly compensation and a strong emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• US citizenship required
• Active Secret Clearance
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering preferred or STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues in production/manufacturing environments
• Hands-on hardware experience
• Experience with RF microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Support production of complex multifunction modules for high-reliability applications across all product life cycle phases
• Work on complex technical problems and provide innovative solutions
• Independently uncover and resolve issues related to implementation of operational products
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, circuit design and manufacturing support teams
• Subject to government security investigation to access classified information

Skills

RF Engineering

Microwave

RF test equipment

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in EE (desired)

Tools

RF microwave test equipment

Microwave simulation tools

Job description

23096-1 RF Engineer Level 3, Chelmsford, MA (Secret Clearance)

Contractor selected will be required to start and train on first shift for 6 weeks before moving to third shift.

What You Will Be Doing:

• 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.
• The engineer will work on complex technical problems and provide solutions that are innovative and ingenious.
• The engineer will act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the implementation of operational products.
• The engineering will collaborate with other engineering disciplines including hardware engineers, systems engineers, and circuit design engineers as well as technical and manufacturing support personnel.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Schedule:

• First Shift Training Hours: Day shift, Full-Time (M-TH) 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday.
• Third Shift Hours: Shift: Weekend Shift, Full-Time (Thursday - Sunday) 7:00am - 5:30pm.

Job Details:

• Must be US Citizen.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• 4/10 Work Week.
• 3rd Shift; Weekend Shift, Full-Time (Thursday - Sunday) 7:00am - 5:30pm
• $97.12/hr.
• Duration: 12/7/2026-12/6/2027.
• Non-Exempt.
• Contract Position.
• Worker will work Onsite Full Time.

MANDATORY:

• Secret Clearance Required to start.
• 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:

• 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.