RF Engineer

The Panther Group is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to support a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer in Chelmsford, MA. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF and microwave technologies in a collaborative production environment, supporting advanced electronic systems throughout the product lifecycle.

If you're passionate about RF engineering, hands-on hardware troubleshooting, and solving complex technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you!

Full-Time | 4/10 Schedule

Available shifts include:

• 2nd Shift: Monday – Thursday, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
• Weekend Shift: Thursday – Sunday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

• Support the production of complex RF and microwave modules used in high-reliability aerospace and defense applications.
• Troubleshoot hardware designs and resolve production and integration issues.
• Perform hands-on testing, debugging, and validation of RF hardware.
• Utilize RF microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools.
• Conduct failure investigations and identify root causes of technical issues.
• Collaborate with RF, hardware, systems, manufacturing, and circuit design engineers to support production.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Provide innovative technical solutions throughout all phases of the product lifecycle.
• Communicate technical findings effectively with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Support manufacturing operations by resolving production-related technical issues.

• Active Secret Security Clearance (required at the start of employment).
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, or a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience working with electronic hardware.
• Experience using RF microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and failure analysis skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment.

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• Prior experience within the aerospace, defense, or defense electronics industry.
• RF design experience.
• Experience with:
  • Antennas
  • Transmitters and receivers
  • Microwave components
  • Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs)
  • High Power Amplifiers (HPAs)
  • Mixers
  • Switches
  • Frequency generation and conversion circuits
  • Advanced electronic modules
• Microelectronics assembly experience.
• Experience reviewing specifications, schematics, engineering drawings, and test data.
• Experience presenting technical information to customers and engineering teams.
• Ability to independently lead technical investigations and failure analyses.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required site access and security requirements.
• Successful completion of background screening and drug testing.

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