RF Engineer

Butler Aerospace & Defense •

Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

Pay Range: $110-129

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 highly experienced RF Engineer to provide design support for wideband receiver CCAs and assembly up to 18 GHz.

Required skills:
• BS Degree required
• Secret Clearance required to start
• Minimum of 14 years experience as RF Engineer
• RF architecture design experience
• Experience in system simulation/analysis (SystemVue or AWR VSS)
• Experience in full-wave simulation/analysis (HFSS or CST)
• Experience in RF circuit simulation/analysis (ADS or AWR Microwave Office)
• Must have experience in high RF testing techniques, including the use of an RF probe station.
• Must be willing and able to mentor multiple design engineers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required

Desired Skills:
• Wideband RF system and circuit design experience
• 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 #: 69707

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