Principal RF Engineer at Softworld Inc

Job Title: Principal RF Engineer

Job Location: Woburn MA 01801

Onsite Requirements:

• RF Circuit Design and Simulation:
• Signal Analysis and Testing
• Defense experienc

Job Description:

• Need a Contract RF Engineer as part of the dynamic engineering development team.
• Will design, develop and test sophisticated RF/Microwave Antennas and RF feeds.
• Designs, plans and oversees the design of wireless radio communications systems, including radio propagation modeling and prediction, microwave path analysis, interference analysis, frequency planning, test equipment layout, parameter definition and ancillary equipment.
• This position provides circuit designs based on the performance specification, schedule, cost, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Define System Architectures to meet requirements and perform System/Sub-system Analysis using Microwave Office/ADS, HFSS, MATLAB or other simulation/analysis tools
• Design RF circuits using simulation tools such as: Microwave Office, Visual System Simulator, HFSS, ADS
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Test, tune, debug and optimize prototype circuits and components to meet specification requirements and manufacturing produce-ability requirements
• Write test procedures
• Troubleshoot circuits on test bench and simulation
• Generate technical volumes for proposal efforts
• Partner with the organization in the scheduling of development projects, including process development, fixture design and implementation, material procurement and customer interface (design reviews)
• Assist Product transition from Engineering to Manufacturing, including writing Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP)
• Provide mentorship to less experienced Engineers
• Ability to work in a team environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Eight (8) + years of experience in RF Design
• Eight (8) + years of experience with AWR/ADS/HFSS circuit simulation experience or equivalent
• Eight (8) + years of experience understanding RF parameters: S-parameters, Noise Figure, Intercept point, Compression, Spurious and Phase Noise
• Masters in engineering and 3+ years of experience in the technical areas stated above
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. To be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in engineering and 10+ years of experience
• S. Engineering and 5+ years of experience
• Experience in RF Design
• Strong analytical and test skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills to interface with key internal and external customers
• Requires a degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness to design and deliver highly advanced solutions
• Ku and Ka Band surface mount design experience and Multi Chip Module experience strongly desired
• Detailed experience with RF/Microwave design and techniques and development of integrated RF/Microwave assemblies
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing and harsh environmental constraints
• Skilled in integrating filters, switches, amplifiers, limiters, and isolators
• Background in defense industry
• Active Security Clearance

**3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.

This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.

This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.

Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**