RF Engineer with Security Clearance

PlanIT Group, LLC; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC in Chelmsford, MA is seeking experienced RF engineers to contribute to the design, testing and integration of complex RF modules for high-reliability applications. You will troubleshoot designs, perform hands-on hardware work and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Government security clearance may be required and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required or STEM degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues in production/manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on hardware experience is required.
• Experience with RF microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support production of complex multi-function modules for high-reliability applications across product life cycle.
• Address complex technical problems and provide innovative solutions.
• Work independently to resolve issues in operational products.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, circuit design and manufacturing support teams.
• Lead or contribute to failure investigations on production or technical issues.

Skills

RF design

Troubleshooting

Hands-on hardware

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Defense electronics experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering (desirable)

Tools

RF microwave test equipment

Microwave simulation tools

Job description

Seeking experienced RF engineering professionals! We offer an excellent working 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. 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. Basic requirements:
• 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.