Principal Radio Frequency EngineerLocation: Chelmsford, MAFirst ShiftPay Rate: $80 an hour with partial benefitsClearance Required: DOD Secret ClearanceCan you provide design support for wideband receiver CCAs and assembly up to 18 GHz?We are seeking a RF Engineer to support the technical plans for Product DevelopmentImpact of the position:
- 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 skills:* Bachelor of Science Degree required* Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience * Experience with RF test equipment and RF hardware verification* Experience with RF production support* RF Probe Station ExperienceDesired Skills:* Experience in RF circuit design and RF PCB design up to 18 GHz* Experience in ADS or AWR Microwave Office* Experience in full-wave simulation/analysis (HFSS or CST)* Commercial RF design experienceMary MavesIntel & Space Sr Recruiter(703) ###-####...@geologics.com*Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate. Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill levelGeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran#CJ #cleared #RFEngineerJob RequirementsMinimum Security Clearance: Secret