Lead RF Design Engineer

Posted 6 days ago

kforceAndover (MA)

Architectural and Engineering Managers Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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About the role

Description: Kforce's client, a well-established and growing technology company located in Andover, MA, is seeking a hands-on Lead RF Design Engineer to provide technical leadership while remaining deeply engaged in the hands-on design, development, testing, and production of complex RF systems.

Summary: This role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on RF engineering with technical leadership. You will have significant ownership of challenging RF designs, work across the full product development lifecycle, and play a key role in developing a talented RF engineering team within a growing technology organization. The ideal candidate is a technically strong, hands-on RF engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, driving designs to production, and helping develop the capabilities of other engineers.

Responsibilities:

Take technical ownership of complex RF designs throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept and architecture through detailed design, development, verification, and production* Design and develop RF circuits, modules, and subsystems for advanced communications applications* Provide hands-on technical leadership to a small team of RF engineers, including mentoring, technical guidance, and skill development* Lead the resolution of complex technical issues related to RF design, product integration, manufacturing, and test* Develop and execute RF test and troubleshooting strategies for RF/microwave, analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful transition of new RF designs from development into production and manufacturing

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline* 8+ years of experience in RF engineering and high-reliability product development* Extensive hands-on experience in RF/microwave circuit design* Experience taking new RF designs through design, verification, manufacturing, and production* Knowledge of RF simulation and design tools such as Microwave Office, Keysight PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS), Ansys HFSS, or Cadence AWR Design Environment* Strong understanding of RF theory* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills* Ability to provide technical leadership within an integrated product development environment* Ability and willingness to remain hands-on technically while providing leadership and mentorship to other engineers Job TypeDirect Hire Compensation170000 - $200000

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