RF/Microwave Electrical Engineer II

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

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeTewksbury • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,900 - $131,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in RF/Microwave Design and Measurement, including the design, testing, and characterization of semiconductor devices and systems. Proficient in using automated test instrumentation and programming languages such as Python and MATLAB for data analysis and measurement control.

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RF/Microwave Design & MeasurementAutomated Test InstrumentationVNA & Spectrum Analyzer ProficiencyMaster's Degree in Electrical EngineeringU.S. Government-Issued Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

RF Circuit DesignMicrowave MeasurementsAntenna EngineeringRadar Signal ProcessingCircuit SimulationHardware TroubleshootingComponent-Level IntegrationSystem-Level TestingCharacterization of RF CircuitsPhased Array Module Design

Soft Skills

Collaborative CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTechnical CommunicationLeadership Experience

Tools & Technologies

Keysight ADSANSYS HFSSCST Studio SuiteMicrowave OfficeCadence VirtuosoLabVIEWPythonC++

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret ClearanceU.S. Government-Issued Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Compound Semiconductor DevicesMMICsPhased Array HardwareDefense ApplicationsRadar 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 for defense applications
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 Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW to control measurement systems, capture data, and evaluate results
Characterize devices using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, 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

Master'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 & Measurement; Antennas & Applied Electromagnetics; or Radar Architecture & 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 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: laboratory automation using Python, C++, or LabVIEW
Preferred: leadership experience through student organizations, research projects, or engineering team initiatives
Preferred: collaborative, interpersonal, and technical communication skills in multidisciplinary engineering settings

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