Senior RF Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior RF Engineer to design and develop advanced RF components, subsystems, and systems. The role involves creating adaptive RF filters, circulators, and isolators, as well as high-power pulsed microwave and directed energy technologies. The successful candidate will optimize product designs for manufacturability and cost-efficiency, apply material-enabled analog signal processing to enhance receiver performance, sensitivity, and dynamic range, and participate in system-level design throughout all phases of development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF components, subsystems, and systems.
• Optimize product designs for manufacturability and cost-efficiency.
• Apply material-enabled analog signal processing.
• Participate in system-level design throughout development phases.
• Create and analyze electromagnetic simulation models.
• Collaborate with customers to understand system-level requirements.
• Support sales and business development activities.
• Evaluate high-priority opportunities and assist with deliverables such as prototypes, bids, and presentations.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in RF circuit/component design.
• Experience with systems engineering.
• Prototyping and assembly of hardware.
• Linear and non-linear RF/microwave modeling and testing.
• Researching ferromagnetic phenomena in materials.
• Proficiency in HFSS simulation software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on RF engineering.
• Master’s degree and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering is advantageous.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Demonstrated success in RF product design and development.
• Ability to identify and pursue new technology opportunities.
• Proactive, problem-solving, and outcome-oriented mindset.

Work Environment

This role requires working onsite in a dynamic startup environment. The company collaborates with NASA, DOD, and other prime contractors, providing a unique opportunity to work with less red tape than traditional defense companies. The environment is designed for growth, making it an ideal time to join.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

• Unlimited vacation including one week of company shutdown in December and five paid sick days
• 100% of premium costs for Medical, Dental and Vision insurances for employees and their families are covered by the Company
• Up to 100% life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage paid by the Company
• Access to a 401K platform with a match which allows employees to transfer any existing funds or start saving for retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000 per year.
• Student Loan Assistance up to $12,000 per year.
• Free snacks and beverages and free lunch twice per mont

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Westborough,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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