RF Microwave Engineer

Actalent; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an RF Microwave Engineer to design, develop, test and integrate RF/microwave systems. The role involves hardware troubleshooting, documenting engineering work, and supporting transitions to production. U.S.

citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance is required. The position is contract-to-hire, based in Dallas, TX, and described as fully remote. It offers engagement across Northrop depot and USAF collaboration, with growth opportunities in RF system design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MATLAB and data processing of large datasets.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience with RF performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test RF/microwave systems and perform hardware integration.
• Troubleshoot hardware and determine root causes for failures.
• Support transitions from design to production and maintain ISO-aligned processes.
• Create engineering documentation (specifications, BOMs, test procedures).
• Interface with internal/external customers and present findings.
• Subsystem and system integration, and conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Analyze hardware down to register level and optimize performance.

Skills

RF Microwave design

MATLAB

Data processing

DoD security clearance

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

RF performance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

RF Microwave Engineer

Located: Illinois- 5 days on-site

Roles And Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• 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

• Conducting Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)

• Perform in-depth analysis of hardware commanding down to the register level

Opportunities Exist In The

Following Areas

• RF/Microwave system design

• Research, design, development, and simulation of Electronic Warfare systems, and defining and developing processing algorithms for real-time implementation

• Design, prototype and test digital subsystems, including circuit cards using FPGAs, embedded processors, and high-speed interfaces.

• This position may be filled at either Principal or Sr. Principal levels.***

• Basic Qualifications Principal Electronics Engineer:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical

Engineering or similar engineering discipline with 5+ years of related

experience

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

• Proficient in MS office

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance

• Proficient in MATLAB

• Experience processing large amounts of data

• Have an understanding of RF Performance Analysis

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $95.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.