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Baltimore, MD Salary:

$50.00 USD Hourly - $60.00

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RF Microwave Design Engineer Location:

Baltimore, MD About the Role We are seeking experienced RF Engineers to join a multidisciplinary team developing advanced, high-performance communication, sensing, and RF systems. Successful candidates will contribute across the full product lifecycle, from requirements development and design through integration, testing, performance validation, and deployment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication skills and is comfortable collaborating across engineering disciplines to solve complex technical challenges. What You'll Do As an RF Systems Engineer, you will support the development, integration, verification, and performance optimization of RF and digital subsystems.

Responsibilities may include:

Test, troubleshoot, and validate RF Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), and subsystem-level hardware. Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex RF and digital hardware issues. Conduct subsystem performance analysis across RF, mixed-signal, and digital architectures. Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and verification activities. Analyze test data and recommend data-driven performance improvements and requirement adjustments. Support hardware and software integration activities. Develop test automation tools, scripts, and data analysis solutions using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools. Participate in requirements development, allocation, verification, and configuration management activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout design, integration, manufacturing, and sustainment phases. Present technical findings, recommendations, and progress to engineering and program leadership. Areas of Technical Expertise Candidates should possess demonstrated experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Antenna Design and Development Electromagnetics and Computational Electromagnetics RF/Microwave Circuit and System Design Digital Beamforming Antenna Control System Design RF Performance Analysis RF Measurements and Data Reduction Hardware/Subsystem Integration and Test Statistics and Signal Processing Receiver Exciter Systems Highly Integrated RF Subsystems RF and Digital Hardware Troubleshooting Minimum Qualifications - RF Systems Engineer Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 2+ years of experience in RF engineering, system integration, RF testing, troubleshooting, design, or development. Master's degree may be considered in lieu of professional experience. Demonstrated understanding of RF principles, microwave systems, electronic hardware, and test methodologies. Experience troubleshooting RF hardware and subsystem-level issues. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Minimum Qualifications - Principal RF Systems Engineer Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 5+ years of experience in RF engineering, system integration, RF testing, troubleshooting, design, or development. Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience may be considered. Advanced expertise in RF hardware troubleshooting and subsystem-level analysis. Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and provide technical leadership. Strong understanding of RF system architectures, integration processes, and test methodologies. Experience mentoring and guiding junior engineers is highly desirable. Preferred Qualifications Experience designing, testing, or troubleshooting RF hardware and subsystems. Experience troubleshooting electronic equipment to the component level. Hands-on experience with RF laboratory equipment, including: Spectrum Analyzers Signal Generators Oscilloscopes Network Analyzers Phase Noise Measurement Systems Experience with RF test platforms such as: Common RF Test Set (CRFTS) LM-STAR Hiller Test Systems Phase Noise Test Systems Experience resolving hardware/software integration challenges. Familiarity with hardware control and automation software platforms. Experience with test scripting, automation, signal processing, and data analytics. Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar technical computing tools. Experience using modern development and collaboration tools such as Git and Atlassian products. Experience mentoring RF engineers, test engineers, or systems engineers. Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements. By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.

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