RF Engineer

PDS Defense RF Engineer Chelmsford, MA Apply Engineering RF Engineer Chelmsford, MA Posted:

4/8/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 215381

Job Category:

Engineering Position Type:

Associate

• W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

2

Positions Available:

2 PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a RF Engineer, in Chelmsford, MA. Job ID#215381

Job Description:

• In this role, the RF Engineer will have the opportunity to support the production of complex multi-function modules used in challenging high-reliability applications in all phases of the product life cycle.
• The engineer will work on complex technical problems and provide solutions that are innovative and ingenious.
• The engineer will act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the implementation of operational products.
• The engineering will collaborate with other engineering disciplines including hardware engineers, systems engineers, and circuit design engineers as well as technical and manufacturing support personnel.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Basic requirements:

• Secret Clearance Required to start.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or BS Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) accepted plus a minimum of 5+ years of relevant professional engineering experience.
• Experience with troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues in a production or manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience with hands on hardware
• Experience with the use of RF microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools is required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are required.

Desired skills:

• An MS in electrical engineering or closely related technical field is desired.
• Significant relevant experience in the defense electronics industry is desired.
• Expertise with RF subsystems and hardware including antennas, transmitters, receivers, microwave components, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, advanced electronic modules, amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation circuits, and frequency conversion circuits is desired.
• Experience with microelectronics assembly techniques is desired.
• Expertise with technical documentation such as specifications, schematic drawings, and test date is desired.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with customer interface including technical presentations.
• Prior RF design experience is preferred
• Ability to lead failure investigations on production or technical issues.
• Ability work in a team collaborative environment especially with manufacturing and industrial engineers and/or operator on production support.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance:

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