Senior RF Systems Lead - Mission-Critical Defense

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

Job summary

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior RF Electronics Engineer to join our advanced engineering team in a role focused on the design, development, and integration of sophisticated RF systems for national security applications.

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive full lifecycle RF system development while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of RF electronics design and integration.
• Experience with RF design tools (CST, ADS, HFSS) and test equipment.
• Strong knowledge of MIL-STD and RF safety.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of advanced RF systems for mission-critical use.
• Provide technical leadership across RF projects.
• Conduct simulations and performance modeling to optimize RF systems.
• Oversee RF sub-system integration across platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide project teams.
• Develop design specs, test plans, and documentation.
• Lead test strategies and qualification testing.

Skills

RF design

System architecture

Project leadership

Mentoring

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CST Studio

ADS

HFSS

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior RF Electronics Engineer to join our advanced engineering team in a role focused on the design, development, and integration of sophisticated RF systems for national security applications.

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive full lifecycle RF system development while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality processes.