Senior RF Systems Engineer - Mission-Critical Defense Tech

Antenna Research Associates, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ARA is seeking a Sr. RF Electronics Engineer to join our advanced engineering team. You will design, develop, and integrate RF systems and subsystems for national security and defense applications, driving innovation and mentoring engineers.

The role requires leadership across cross-functional teams, system architecture input, and ensuring compliance with MIL-STD, FCC, and other standards. This position requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in RF electronics design and integration.
• Expertise with RF design tools and measurement equipment.
• Strong knowledge of MIL-STD and regulatory standards.
• Experience leading RF projects from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of advanced RF systems and subsystems.
• Provide technical leadership across RF projects.
• Conduct analyses, simulations, and performance modeling.
• Oversee RF subsystem integration into larger systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide project teams.
• Develop system requirements and design specifications.
• Create test strategies and qualification testing.

Skills

RF design

Antenna systems

RF simulation tools

Mentoring leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CST Studio

ADS

HFSS

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

ARA is seeking a Sr. RF Electronics Engineer to join our advanced engineering team. You will design, develop, and integrate RF systems and subsystems for national security and defense applications, driving innovation and mentoring engineers.

The role requires leadership across cross-functional teams, system architecture input, and ensuring compliance with MIL-STD, FCC, and other standards. This position requires U.S. citizenship.