Senior RF Systems Engineer - Advanced Testing & Integration

draper

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 245,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Draper, an independent nonprofit R&D company based in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior/Principal RF Engineer to lead RF system development, testing and troubleshooting. You will characterize RF noise, mitigate leakage, and implement shielding solutions with ferrites, baluns and ferrite beads.

Collaboration with software and hardware teams is essential for success. The role demands hands-on lab work, anechoic chamber testing, and field validation of antenna and link performance, with emphasis on

Qualifications

Requires bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
5–10 years experience in Radio Frequency or Communications Engineering.
Strong hands-on lab and system testing background.
Ability to mentor and lead engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Provide expert system test and troubleshooting with signal generators and analyzers.
Integrate and test passive LF/HF antennas and matching networks.
Anechoic chamber testing for RF propagation and link performance.
Lead in-house and local field testing activities.
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; support requirements.
Mentor junior engineers and share engineering knowledge.