RF Engineer (Antenna Design & Test) – Brockton, MA area
Our client, a growing designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave electronics for the defense and aerospace markets, is adding this new position to support its electronically steered antenna (ESA) initiative. AS9100 / ITAR environment. U.S. Citizenship required.
This is a hands-on role for an RF engineer with equal strength in design and test. You will own antenna and RF component design, characterization, and qualification, and help modernize test capability.
Responsibilities
- Design, simulate, and improve antennas and RF/microwave components, including ESA / phased array architectures.
- Perform RF measurements: S-parameters, insertion loss, isolation, phase matching, VSWR.
- Develop test methods and support prototype qualification and production test.
- Lead root-cause investigations on RF performance issues.
- Work with mechanical engineering on packaging, thermal, and interface impacts to RF performance.
- Produce test reports, procedures, and ECOs; mentor junior engineers and technicians.
Qualifications
- B.S.E.E. with RF/Microwave focus (M.S. preferred); 4–7+ years RF engineering experience.
- Antenna design and test experience; ESA, phased array, or beamforming a strong plus.
- Proficiency with VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, power meter.
- HFSS, CST, ADS or equivalent simulation tools.
- Defense/aerospace background; familiarity with AS9100 and ITAR preferred.
Compensation = $120,000 - $130,000 + with additional bonus potential and corporate benefits.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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