RF/Microwave Electrical Engineer I

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. Design, develop, test, and manufacture compound semiconductor devices, MMICs, phased array hardware, and high-performance modules .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeTewksbury • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $57,200 - $108,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in RF/Microwave Design, Measurement, and Characterization, with a strong foundation in Electrical Engineering principles. Proficient in using advanced test instrumentation and software for data analysis and hardware troubleshooting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

RF/Microwave DesignAutomated Test InstrumentationVNA and Spectrum Analyzer ProficiencyCircuit SimulationU.S. Government-Issued Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

RF Circuit DesignMicrowave MeasurementsAntenna EngineeringRadar Signal ProcessingComponent-Level IntegrationSystem-Level TestingHardware TroubleshootingFailure InvestigationsCharacterization of RF CircuitsElectromagnetics

Soft Skills

Collaborative SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTechnical Communication

Tools & Technologies

Keysight ADSANSYS HFSSCST Studio SuiteMicrowave OfficeCadence VirtuosoMATLABPythonC++LabVIEW

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringDoD Secret ClearanceU.S. Government-Issued Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Compound Semiconductor DevicesMMICsPhased Array HardwareRadar ArchitectureSensing ProgramsGlobal Patriot SolutionsEarly Warning Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, and manufacture compound semiconductor devices, MMICs, phased array hardware, and high-performance modules
Support radar and sensing programs including Global Patriot Solutions and Early Warning Systems
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across integration and hardware verification
Perform fixtured and on-wafer probe measurements, characterization, and assembly of RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave test setups
Design, simulate, and analyze RF/microwave components, MMICs, and phased array module hardware
Execute component-level and system-level integration and testing for digital, analog, and RF assemblies
Use automated test instrumentation and software to control measurement systems, capture data, and evaluate test results
Characterize devices using VNAs, RSAs, and PNAs
Conduct circuit simulations, obsolescence trade assessments, hardware troubleshooting, and failure investigations
Partner with systems, quality assurance, reliability, and manufacturing personnel to develop test solutions and optimize production workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related STEM discipline; degree must be obtained by start date
Coursework in RF Circuit Design, Microwave Circuits, Electromagnetics, Antenna Engineering, Microwave Measurements, RF Engineering, Radar Signal Processing, or Radar Design
Experience in at least one technical domain: RF/microwave design and measurement; antennas and applied electromagnetics; or radar architecture and signal processing
Experience building, testing, or characterizing electronic hardware, RF circuits, or antenna systems using standard test benches or measurement facilities
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects
U.S. citizenship required
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date
Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date
DoD Secret clearance
Preferred: hands-on RF/microwave characterization using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and automated test environments
Preferred: proficiency with Keysight ADS, ANSYS HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Microwave Office, Cadence Virtuoso, or MATLAB
Preferred: scripting and laboratory test automation using Python, C++, or LabVIEW
Preferred: leadership experience through student organizations, research projects, or engineering team initiatives
Preferred: strong collaborative, interpersonal, and technical communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Eligibility
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available