RF Engineer

The Panther Group is seeking anexperienced RF Engineerfor a full-time, onsite opportunity in Chelmsford, MA. This position offers the opportunity to support the production, testing, integration, and lifecycle development of complex RF and microwave electronic systems used in high-reliability applications.

The ideal candidatehas astrong background in hands-on RF hardware, microwave test equipment, troubleshooting, and production support. Engineerwill collaborate with hardware, systems, and circuit design engineers, as well as manufacturing and technical support teams, to resolve complex technical issues and ensure reliable system performance.

• Support the production, integration, and testing of complex RF and microwave modules throughout the product lifecycle.

• Troubleshoot RF designs, hardware, and integration issues in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Use RF and microwave test equipment and simulation tools to evaluate system performance and resolve technical problems.

• Identify, investigate, and resolve issues affecting operational products.

• Lead or support failure investigations related to production and technical issues.

• Collaborate with hardware engineers, systems engineers, circuit design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and technical support personnel.

• Develop and review technical documentation, including specifications, schematic drawings, and test data.

• Support customer-facing technical discussions and presentations as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or another Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline, with at least 5 years of relevant professional engineering experience.

• Active Secret security clearance required at the time of candidate submission.

• Hands-on experience with RF hardware and electronic testing.

• Experience troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Experience using RF/microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools.

• Strong communication, technical documentation, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering and manufacturing teams.

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field.

• Experience in the defense electronics industry.

• RF design experience, particularly with RF subsystems and hardware such as:

  • Antennas, transmitters, and receivers

  • Microwave components

  • Low-noise and high-power amplifiers

  • Mixers, switches, and frequency generation or conversion circuits

  • Advanced electronic modules

• Experience with microelectronics assembly techniques.

• Experience preparing and reviewing technical specifications, schematic drawings, and test data.

• Experience interfacing with customers and delivering technical presentations.

• Ability to lead failure investigations and provide technical solutions for production issues.

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