RF Engineer Job Number: 351219 Category: Design Engineering Description: Job Title: RF Engineer Location: Chelmsford, MA Zip Code: 01824 Start Date: Right Away Job Type: Contract Pay Rate: Up to $129.09/hr DoE Keywords: #RFengineer #DesignEngineeringJobs ***Active Secret Clearance is required*** JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: * 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. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * 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 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Wideband RF system and circuit design experience * Commercial RF design experience Benefits: * Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision / glasses / prescription contact lens and eye test options available. * On the job training / cross-training to develop and expand skills, creating opportunity for advancement and personal development. Tuition reimbursement available for relevant development opportunities. * Life Insurance, disability insurance, and voluntary life insurance for family members available. Accident and critical illness insurance optional. * Scheduled performance reviews create opportunities for advancement and pay increases. * We have many success stories from individuals who took advantage of the training, cross-training, and personal development opportunities for advancement. We also have success stories of individuals who desired a reliable, scheduled and consistent career with appropriate work-life balance, health benefits and good job security. Whichever way you define success, this work culture cares about team members and treats each individual with dignity, inclusion, respect and recognition. * A Referral Program compensates active employees for referring friends and former colleagues when the referral results in hiring the person. Our team has grown with referrals and internal promotions. If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com EOE/F/M/Disability/Veterans #cjobs Location: Chelmsford , MA Minimum Experience (yrs): 14+ Required Education: Bachelor (BA, BS...) Benefits: Return to search results Email this job to a friend (emailjobs.asp?jo_num=351219) If you have previously registered with us, pleaseLog in (memberlogin.asp) to apply for this position. *Logged in members may also add jobs to their job cart