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Belcan

Hardware Engineer 3

Rolling Meadows, IL

$93.47/hr

Hardware Engineer 3 Location: Rolling Meadows, IL Zip code: 60008 Shift: 9x80 A Duration: 6 Months ... The Principal RF/Sr. Principal RF role involves full life-cycle product development from system ...

K2 Space

RF Hardware Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$115K - $200K/yr

You will work with a multidisciplinary team of antenna, field programmable gate array (FPGA ... Experience with software defined radio hardware development including high speed RF data converters ...

Specter Aerospace

RF Hardware Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

Our RF Hardware Engineer will be based in our Boston (Seaport) office. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight ...

CX2

RF Hardware Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

CX2 is seeking a skilled RF Hardware Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, testing and building RF Systems (Tx / Rx) for RF signals (ex ...

CX2

RF Hardware Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$135K - $175K/yr

CX2 is seeking a skilled RF Hardware Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, testing and building RF Systems (Tx / Rx) for RF signals (ex ...

CX2

RF Hardware Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

CX2 is seeking a skilled RF Hardware Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, testing and building RF Systems (Tx / Rx) for RF signals (ex ...

CX2

RF Hardware Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

CX2 is seeking a skilled RF Hardware Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, testing and building RF Systems (Tx / Rx) for RF signals (ex ...

Jump Trading

RF Hardware Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

An RF hardware engineer responsible for owning driving improvements in the analog/RF design portions of our radio products. Core responsibilities include: Drafting and reviewing RF specifications ...

SpaceX

Principal RF Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$210K - $300K/yr

Work in close collaboration with hardware, FPGA, DSP, and software engineers to design and validate RF systems * Responsible for development and full life cycle support of RF hardware spanning PCBA ...

Kapta Space

Principal RF/Microwave Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$185K - $230K/yr

Kapta is seeking a Principal RF/Microwave Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and qualify RF ... Design, develop, integrate, and qualify RF and microwave hardware for electronically-steered ...

Kapta Space

Principal RF/Microwave Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

Kapta is seeking a Principal RF/Microwave Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and qualify RF ... This engineer will translate radar-level requirements into high-performance, flight-ready hardware ...

Kapta Space

Principal RF/Microwave Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$185K - $230K/yr

Kapta is seeking a Principal RF/Microwave Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and qualify RF ... Design, develop, integrate, and qualify RF and microwave hardware for electronically-steered ...

Northwood

RF Hardware Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

Role As an RF Hardware Engineer you will be responsible for RF electronics design and performance. You will influence the overall ground network and portal design based on RF performance trades, and ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal rf hardware engineer in the United States is $147,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Principal Rf Hardware Engineer vs RF Systems Engineer?

AspectPrincipal Rf Hardware EngineerRF Systems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, RF certificationsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical/Communications Engineering, RF certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, R&D departments, manufacturing facilitiesSystem integration labs, testing environments, field deployment
Industry UsageWireless, telecommunications, aerospace, defenseWireless, telecommunications, IoT, aerospace

The Principal Rf Hardware Engineer focuses on designing and developing RF hardware components, while the RF Systems Engineer concentrates on integrating RF systems into complete solutions. Both roles require similar technical credentials and often work within the same industries, but their core responsibilities differ in hardware development versus system integration.

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RF Hardware Engineer

Boston, MA • On-site

Alvar Financial Services Limited
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$114K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Role Summary
Specter Aerospace is seeking an RF Engineer to develop and implement telemetry, communications, and antenna systems for high-speed flight vehicles. This role will focus on RF system architecture, link budgets, range and propagation analysis, antenna design and integration, hardware selection, and system testing.
A successful candidate will have experience working with RF communications or telemetry hardware and evaluating system performance through analysis, laboratory testing, and field testing. The candidate will work closely with avionics, embedded software, mechanical, GNC, and test engineers to develop systems supporting Specter's experimental and flight vehicle programs.
About Specter Aerospace
Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. With offices in Boston and Peabody, MA, Specter leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Our RF Hardware Engineer will be based in our Boston (Seaport) office. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.
Role Responsibilities
  • Develop RF telemetry and communications architectures for high-speed flight vehicles and ground systems.
  • Perform link budgets, range calculations, propagation analysis, and RF system performance modeling.
  • Design, select, integrate, and test antennas, radios, amplifiers, filters, cables, and other RF components.
  • Define RF interfaces and requirements for vehicle avionics, antennas, and ground station equipment.
  • Evaluate antenna placement, vehicle integration constraints, radiation patterns, and expected link performance.
  • Develop laboratory and field testing protocols for RF system shakedown, characterization, and validation.
  • Diagnose RF hardware, antenna, interference, and communications issues using laboratory test equipment.
  • Support vehicle integration, ground testing, range coordination, and flight-test operations.
  • Analyze telemetry performance and RF data following laboratory, field, and flight tests.
  • Take ownership of assigned RF systems from initial requirements through implementation, testing, and documentation.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or a related field.
  • Three or more years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience developing, integrating, or testing RF communications, telemetry, or antenna systems.
  • Experience performing link budgets, range calculations, or RF propagation analysis.
  • Familiarity with antenna fundamentals, RF components, transmission lines, and impedance matching.
  • Experience using RF laboratory equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, or power meters.
  • Ability to interpret RF component datasheets, schematics, interface documentation, and test results.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a drive to produce high-quality work.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing telemetry or communications systems for aerospace, defense, missile, launch vehicle, or other high-reliability applications.
  • Experience designing or integrating antennas into constrained vehicle structures.
  • Familiarity with antenna simulation, electromagnetic modeling, or RF system simulation tools.
  • Experience with S-band, C-band, L-band, or other telemetry and communications frequency bands.
  • Familiarity with modulation, coding, receiver sensitivity, noise, interference, and communications system performance.
  • Experience with flight termination, GPS, telemetry ground stations, or flight-test range systems.
  • Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or other tools for RF modeling and test-data analysis.
  • Experience supporting field tests, flight tests, or range operations.

EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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