Principal RF Engineer
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Job Title: Principal RF EngineerJob Location: Woburn MA 01801Onsite Requirements:RF Circuit Design and Simulation:Signal Analysis and TestingDefense experiencJob 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 toolsDesign RF circuits using simulation tools such as: Microwave Office, Visual System Simulator, HFSS, ADSExercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining resultsTest, tune, debug and optimize prototype circuits and components to meet specification requirements and manufacturing produce-ability requirementsWrite test proceduresTroubleshoot circuits on test bench and simulationGenerate technical volumes for proposal effortsPartner 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 EngineersAbility to work in a team environmentMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in engineeringEight (8) + years of experience in RF DesignEight (8) + years of experience with AWR/ADS/HFSS circuit simulation experience or equivalentEight (8) + years of experience understanding RF parameters: S-parameters, Noise Figure, Intercept point, Compression, Spurious and Phase NoiseMasters in engineering and 3+ years of experience in the technical areas stated aboveThis 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 clearancePreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's in engineering and 10+ years of experienceS. Engineering and 5+ years of experienceExperience in RF DesignStrong analytical and test skillsStrong oral and written communication skills to interface with key internal and external customersRequires a degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness to design and deliver highly advanced solutionsKu and Ka Band surface mount design experience and Multi Chip Module experience strongly desiredDetailed experience with RF/Microwave design and techniques and development of integrated RF/Microwave assembliesFamiliarity with design for manufacturing and harsh environmental constraintsSkilled in integrating filters, switches, amplifiers, limiters, and isolatorsBackground in defense industryActive 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**