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SEAKR Engineering

Senior RF Engineer

Englewood, CO · On-site

$130K - $185K/yr

Lead troubleshooting efforts of questionable RF hardware identified during test * Contribute analyses and design alternatives to product and program proposals * Interact with SEAKR customers to ...

Qorvo, Inc.

RF Design Liaison Engineer

Richardson, TX · On-site

Lead RF aspects of designtomanufacturing transitions, including DFM/DFA assessments and production readiness reviews. * Drive rootcause analysis and corrective actions for RF yield, reliability, and ...

Formfactor

Sr Principal RF Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$115K - $151K/yr

In this senior technical role, you will lead complex design initiatives, drive simulationbased development, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to nextgeneration RF product architectures. Key ...

SEAKR Engineering

Senior RF Engineer

Englewood, CO · On-site

$130K - $185K/yr

Lead troubleshooting efforts of questionable RF hardware identified during test * Contribute analyses and design alternatives to product and program proposals * Interact with SEAKR customers to ...

Apex

RF Test Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$128K - $177K/yr

Lead RF performance verification activities across development, qualification, and production hardware. * Support spacecraft integration and environmental test campaigns including thermal vacuum ...

Formfactor

Sr Principal RF Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$115K - $151K/yr

In this senior technical role, you will lead complex design initiatives, drive simulationbased development, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to nextgeneration RF product architectures. Key ...

Crane Company

RF Design Engineer

Chandler, AZ

May lead a team of engineers on assigned projects. Essential Functions: * Perform endtoend systems analysis, including modeling and simulating RF/mixedsignal circuit performance (VHF to ...

Raytheon

Senior RF Electronics Engineer

Mckinney, TX · On-site

As the Sr. RF Electronics Engineer Test Lead, you will provide leadership and technical expertise to oversee deliverables and conduct test validations related to RF Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Design ...

Xona Space Systems, Inc

Lead RF Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

As a Lead RF Engineer at Xona, you'll be designing, implementing, testing, and optimizing RF systems to enable our next-generation GNSS system. From spacecraft payload electronics to ground ...

Neros Technologies

Senior RF Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$120K - $200K/yr

Lead the end-to-end design, simulation, and layout of RF systems, from the antenna through the radio interface * Define and own all verification, validation, and production acceptance test procedures

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How much do rf lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for rf lead in the United States is $25.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by RF Leads when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

RF Leads often juggle several projects at once, which requires balancing tight deadlines, resource allocation, and varying client requirements. One challenge is ensuring consistent communication and coordination between cross-functional teams, such as design, testing, and field engineers. They must also stay updated on the latest RF technologies and regulatory standards to deliver high-quality solutions while troubleshooting unexpected technical issues. Effective time management and adaptability are crucial for success in this dynamic environment.

What are RF Leads?

RF Leads are professionals who oversee and manage radio frequency (RF) engineering projects, typically within telecommunications, wireless networking, or broadcasting industries. They are responsible for leading teams in the design, deployment, optimization, and troubleshooting of RF systems, such as cellular networks, antennas, and other wireless communication infrastructure. RF Leads ensure that projects meet technical standards, regulatory requirements, and performance goals. Their role often involves coordinating with clients, engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver reliable and high-quality RF solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an RF Lead, and why are they important?

To thrive as an RF Lead, you need a solid background in radio frequency engineering, signal propagation, and network design, typically supported by a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with RF design tools (such as Atoll, TEMS, or Agilent), spectrum analyzers, and relevant certifications like CWNA or CCNA Wireless is often required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication skills help coordinate teams and collaborate with stakeholders. These skills ensure optimal network performance, successful project delivery, and effective team management in complex wireless environments.
What cities are hiring for Rf Lead jobs? Cities with the most Rf Lead job openings:
Infographic showing various Rf Lead job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 13% Full Time, 62% Part Time, 6% Temporary, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,524 per year, or $25.7 per hour.
RF Test Engineer

RF Test Engineer

Technology Service Corporation (TSC)

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

RF Manufacturing Test Engineer
TSC is seeking a RF Manufacturing Test Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support the Product Solutions Division. This role is critical to the transition and production of advanced RF systems including seekers, proximity sensors, and other mission-critical electronics.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who thrives in a production environment and excels at solving complex, non-obvious RF issues impacting performance, yield, and reliability. This position is critical to ensuring production test robustness, yield performance, and mission-ready system delivery.
TSC offers a professional working environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team where technical excellence and real-world problem solving drive mission success.
Responsibilities:
  • Serves as the technical authority for production RF performance, test strategy, and yield optimization across defense RF systems including seekers, proximity sensors, height-of-burst sensors, antennas, and RF subsystems.
  • Owns resolution of the most complex production issues, including intermittent failures, environmental sensitivities, calibration drift, and unit-to-unit performance variation.
  • Leads deep-dive root cause investigations across full RF signal chains, including RF front-end, analog, mixed-signal, and embedded interfaces.
  • Diagnoses and resolves issues related to noise, spurious signals, coupling, shielding, grounding, and system-level interactions.
  • Drives transition of RF hardware from development into production, ensuring production-representative test coverage, calibration robustness, and repeatability across builds.
  • Develops and deploys advanced RF production test solutions, including automated test systems, alignment/calibration routines, and system-level validation methods.
  • Optimizes production test flows to balance test coverage, throughput, and false failure reduction, while maintaining mission-critical performance requirements.
  • Drives reduction of test escapes and false failures through improved test coverage, limits, and methodologies.
  • Applies statistical analysis to production data to identify trends in yield loss, drift, and performance variation across lots, builds, and environments.
  • Partners with Design Engineering to close gaps in design for test (DFT), design for manufacturability (DFM), and design for calibration (DFC).
  • Leads implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for systemic production issues.
  • Interfaces with Program Management, Quality, Supply Chain, and customers to communicate technical risk, readiness, and production performance.
  • Provides hands-on technical leadership on the manufacturing floor and at the bench, supporting test stations, troubleshooting efforts, and engineering builds.
  • Mentors engineers and technicians in RF debugging, measurement techniques, and production best practices.
  • Expected to independently diagnose issues where RF performance deviates from design intent with no clear failure mode or repeatability.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of hands-on RF/microwave production experience
  • Demonstrated expertise troubleshooting complex RF systems in production environments, not just lab development
  • Deep understanding of RF system performance including: gain/loss/dynamic range, noise figure and sensitivity, linearity and compression, phase noise and stability, and spurious/interference mechanisms
  • Strong experience debugging RF issues tied to mechanical layout, grounding, shielding, and assembly variation
  • Extensive hands-on experience with RF test equipment: spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNAs), signal generators, power meters/sensors
  • Experience developing automated RF test systems using Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar frameworks
  • Experience with production calibration, alignment, and tuning of RF systems
  • Strong background in statistical process control (SPC), yield analysis, and failure investigation
  • Proven ability to diagnose issues spanning RF, digital, embedded, and electromechanical domains
  • Experience transitioning products from development to production with emphasis on test readiness, documentation completeness, and process repeatability
  • Strong technical communication skills; able to lead technical reviews, failure investigations, and customer briefings
  • US Citizen and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

TSC Benefits:
TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.
Applying to TSC:
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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