PGS Worldwide is seeking an RF / Microwave Engineer in Chelmsford, MA for a one year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This role supports manufacturing of complex multi-function modules used in high-reliability applications by analyzing, tuning, and troubleshooting advanced RF/microwave circuits. You will provide technical support to manufacturing to resolve assembly and test issues and collaborate with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing support teams.
Required Skills
Active Secret clearance (required at time of submittal)
Bachelor’s degree in RF / Microwave Engineering
1+ year of related experience in RF/Microwave Engineering
1+ year of experience testing, tuning, and troubleshooting microwave circuits
Knowledge of RF/microwave test equipment including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and phase noise analyzers
Ability to review and interpret technical documentation such as specifications, schematic diagrams, and test data
Preferred Skills
Professional experience in the aerospace/defense industry
Professional experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated academic achievement in the field of RF
Familiarity with RF/microwave circuit simulation or 3D electromagnetic simulation tools
Familiarity with troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment
What You’ll Do
Support manufacturing of complex multi-function RF/microwave modules used in high-reliability applications
Analyze and troubleshoot circuits for advanced electronic modules including amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation circuits, and frequency conversion circuits
Provide technical support to manufacturing operations to resolve assembly and test issues
Collaborate with hardware engineers, systems engineers, circuit design engineers, technicians, and manufacturing support personnel
Review and interpret specifications, schematics, and test data to drive troubleshooting and resolution actions
Work Schedule / Shift
1st shift: Monday–Thursday 6:30AM – 4:00PM
Job ID: 20334
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