Senior RF Hardware Architect & Rapid Prototyping Lead

systemstechnologyresearch; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a Senior Advanced RF Hardware Engineer to design, analyze, and test RF hardware architectures to support software and hardware modeling efforts. You will contribute to RF HWIL systems, surrogate builds, digital twins, and modeling platforms across COTS and custom boards.

You will participate in design reviews, develop automated test suites, and collaborate to ensure high-quality outputs for future reuse. A TS clearance and strong lab skills are required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain TS clearance.
• BS degree with 5+ years experience or MS with 3+ years.
• Experience in RF, analog or digital circuit design.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapid prototype RF solutions from free space to bits using COTS and custom designs.
• Characterize and debug complex electronic systems in a lab with spectrum analyzers and VNAs.
• Prepare and execute test events for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead development of lab-based acquisition and control platforms for test and characterization.
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and assist with BOM/cost estimates.

Skills

RF design

Analog/digital design

System testing

Mentoring

Technical presentations

Project planning

Education

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

MS in related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

VNA

PCB CAD tools (Cadence/Altium)

Job description

STR is seeking a Senior Advanced RF Hardware Engineer to design, analyze, and test RF hardware architectures to support software and hardware modeling efforts. You will contribute to RF HWIL systems, surrogate builds, digital twins, and modeling platforms across COTS and custom boards.

You will participate in design reviews, develop automated test suites, and collaborate to ensure high-quality outputs for future reuse. A TS clearance and strong lab skills are required.