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Geologics

RF Engineer

Andover, MA · On-site

$85 - $115/hr

RF Engineer Work Location: Andover, MA Required: Interim or Full Secret Clearance W2 Hourly ... Experience with the use of microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools such as network ...

Geologics

RF Engineer

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

$64.20/hr

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Chipton Ross

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Bachelor's Degree in RF / Microwave Engineering. * 1+ years of related experience in RF/Microwave Engineering * 1+ years of experience testing, tuning, and troubleshooting microwave circuits.

The Structures Company

RF Engineer

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$79.71/hr

Bachelor's Degree in RF or Microwave Engineering * 1+ years of experience in RF/Microwave ... Engineering * 1+ years of experience testing, tuning, and troubleshooting microwave circuits

Geologics

RF Engineer

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

$64.20/hr

RF - Microwave Engineer On Site: Chelmsford MA W2 hourly rates: $64.20 to 79.70 per hour* First Shift (Monday-Thursday) from 6:30AM - 4:00PM Active or Interim Secret Clearance required to Start ...

Belcan

RF Engineer

Chelmsford, MA

$64.75/hr

Job Title: RF Engineer Location: Chelmsford, MA Zip code: 01824 Shift: 4:00pm - 2:30am Monday ... Experience with the use of RF microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools is required.

SpaceX

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Hawthorne, CA

$210K - $300K/yr

Master's degree in electrical engineering with emphasis in microwave/RF engineering * Experience modeling RF and channel impairments such as multipath, phase noise, group delay, fading and nonlinear ...

Judge Group, Inc.

RF Engineer

Chelmsford, MA

$90 - $97/hr

RF engineer Duration: 1+ year Location: Chelmsford, MA *Required to start and train on first shift ... Experience with hands on hardware Experience with the use of RF microwave test equipment and ...

Geologics

RF Engineer

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

$85 - $97/hr

RF Engineer Work Location: Chelmsford, MA Required: Secret Clearance W2 Hourly Contract Only Work ... Experience with the use of RF microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools is required.

Geologics

RF Engineer

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

$85 - $97/hr

RF Engineer Work Location: Chelmsford, MA Required: Secret Clearance W2 Hourly Contract Only Work ... Experience with the use of RF microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools is required.

Echodyne Corp

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Kirkland, WA · On-site

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TAMPA MICROWAVE

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Clearwater, FL · On-site

Overview Tampa Microwave is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Manpack & Fly Away satellite ... Understand RF products, development and manufacturing test requirements. * Engage with Engineering ...

SpaceX

Sr. RF Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$165K - $230K/yr

Master's degree in electrical engineering with emphasis in microwave/RF engineering * 5+ years of professional experience in a relevant field * Experience modeling RF and channel impairments such as ...

Belcan

RF Engineer

Chelmsford, MA

$79.13/hr

RF Engineer Location: Chelmsford, MA Zip code: 01824 Shift: 1st shift/Monday through Thursday ... Experience with the use of microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools such as network ...

Kyocera

Senior RF/MW Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Tuition reimbursement General Description of Position The Microwave RF Engineer is responsible for the development, testing, and validation of mmWave and RF technologies, actively contributing ...

HEICO

RF Engineer

Chatsworth, CA · On-site

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SEAKR Engineering

Senior RF Engineer

Englewood, CO · On-site

$130K - $185K/yr

Company Description Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for ... Skills in RF design and analysis skills using commercial EDA tools (Cadence/AWR Microwave Office or ...

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RF Engineer

RF Engineer

Geologics

Andover, MA • On-site

$85 - $115/hr

Contractor

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

 

TITLE: RF Engineer 

Work Location: Andover, MA

Required: Interim or Full Secret Clearance 

W2 Hourly Contract Only 

Work Schedule: 4/10A-1st Shift

Hourly Rate Range: $85.00 - $115.00 with limited benefits

*** W2 hourly Contract Only with a possible extension, No 1099, No third parties, no C2C.  

No exceptions (Sorry)  Interim or Active Secret Clearance is Required ***

We have an exciting remote opportunity for an Interim or Full Secret Cleared RF Engineer in Andover, MA

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: 

  • Interim or Active Secret Clearance 
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college in related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 8+ years of professional experience; or 6+ years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an emerging authority.
  • Extensive experience with RF design at the Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), subsystem, or module level is required.
  • Experience with Schematic Capture, RF Block Diagrams Reviews, and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) -Extensive experience with troubleshooting design and resolving integration issues is required.
  • Experience with the use of microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools such as network analyzers and spectrum analyzers is required as well as tools such as ADS, CST Microwave Studio, and HFSS.

 

Desired skills:

  • A Masters Degree in electrical engineering or closely related technical field is desired.
  • Active Secret Clearance.
  • Significant relevant experience in the defense electronics industry is desired.
  • Expertise with RF subsystem and hardware including antennas, transmitters, receivers, microwave components, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, advanced electronic modules, amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation circuits and/or frequency conversion circuits is desired.
  • Experience with 3D electromagnetic simulation tools is desired.
  • Experience with microelectronics assembly techniques is desired.
  • Expertise with technical documentation such as specification, schematic diagram and test data is strongly desired.
  • Experience leading successful technical projects is a plus.

Responsibilities:

In this role, the RF Engineer will support the development and production of complex multi-function modules used in challenging high-reliability applications in all phases of the product life cycle.

  • Will have the opportunity to design and develop circuits, modules, and sub-systems from initial concept through prototyping and full-rate production.
  • Will work on complex technical problems and provide solutions which are innovative and ingenious.
  • Expected to work independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational products.
  • Will mentor less experienced engineers on our team.
  • Will collaborate with other engineering disciplines, including hardware engineers, system engineers, and circuit design engineers as well as technician and manufacturing support personnel.


 If you or anyone you know is interested in hearing more about this position, please email your resume and availability to Meredith Baldwin at Mbaldwin@geologics.com


*Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate.  Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level

GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran


Meredith Baldwin
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Mbaldwin@geologics.com
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