RF Design Engineer

PGS Worldwide is seeking an RF Design Engineer in Andover, MA for a one year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This role supports the development and production of complex multi-function RF modules across the full product lifecycle. You will contribute to circuit and subsystem design, testing, and integration while working on advanced, high-reliability applications.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 8+ years of professional experience, or 6+ years with a related Master’s degree
• Extensive experience with RF design at the Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), subsystem, or module level
• Experience with schematic capture, RF block diagram reviews, and CCA development
• Strong experience troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues
• Experience using microwave test equipment such as network analyzers and spectrum analyzers
• Experience with RF and microwave simulation tools such as ADS, CST Microwave Studio, and HFSS
• Ability to obtain at least an interim Secret security clearance prior to starting

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience in the defense electronics industry
• Expertise with RF subsystems and hardware including antennas, transmitters, receivers, amplifiers, mixers, switches, and frequency generation or conversion circuits
• Experience with 3D electromagnetic simulation tools
• Experience with microelectronics assembly techniques
• Experience with technical documentation including specifications, schematics, and test data
• Experience leading technical projects

What You’ll Do

• Support development and production of complex RF modules across all phases of the product lifecycle
• Design and develop circuits, modules, and subsystems from concept through production
• Analyze and solve complex technical problems with innovative solutions
• Perform hands-on testing and validation in laboratory environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration and performance issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams including hardware, systems, and manufacturing
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance
• Contribute to documentation and technical data supporting product development

Job ID: 20821

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