RF Engineer - PGS Worldwide

PGS Worldwide is actively seeking a skilled Secret Cleared RF Engineer to support ongoing projects for an Aerospace leader in Chelmsford, MA. This is an initial 12-month contract-to-hire opportunity and I will respond immediately to all qualified candidates.

Job Description:

Seeking highly experienced RF Engineer to provide design support for wideband receiver CCAs and assembly up to 18 GHz.

Architects and designs Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Designs and develops RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes and tests RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase. In addition, develops RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Performs link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Develops and allocates RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Identifies and tracks RF technical performance measurements (TPMs). Performs RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.

Requirements:

• US Citizenship
• BS Degree required
• Secret Clearance required to start
• Minimum of 14 years experience as RF Engineer
• RF architecture design experience
• Experience in system simulation/analysis (SystemVue or AWR VSS)
• Experience in full-wave simulation/analysis (HFSS or CST)
• Experience in RF circuit simulation/analysis (ADS or AWR Microwave Office)
• Must have experience in high RF testing techniques, including the use of an RF probe station.
• Must be willing and able to mentor multiple design engineers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required

Desired:

• Wideband RF system and circuit design experience
• Commercial RF design experience

Job ID: 15638-1

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.