RF Engineer

Butler Aerospace & Defense •

Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

Pay Range: $95-109

General RF Job Description:
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.

Seeking experienced RF Engineer to provide production build support for wideband receiver CCAs and assembly up to 18 GHz. This includes troubleshooting of productions failures, identification of corrective actions, disposition of issues through re-work and re-test.

Required skills:
• BS Degree Required
• Active Secret clearance required to start
• Minimum of 9 years’ experience as RF Engineer
• Experience with RF test equipment and RF hardware verification
• Experience with RF production support
• RF Probe Station Experience

Desired 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 experience???????

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Ident #: 69704

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