Entry Level RF Engineer

Draper•Cambridge, MA

6d•$62,500 - $140,000

About The Position

An RF and Communications Engineer 1 contributes to the design, development, and testing of radio frequency (RF) and communications systems. The engineer is expected to demonstrate a strong understanding of at least one area of interest in RF and communications and be able to troubleshoot and solve complex RF or communications problems. The role requires excellent communication skills and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary groups, including software, hardware, and materials engineering. The position involves analyzing or modeling RF and communications systems to solve challenging problems, performing analysis and modeling of complex RF systems, and using standard laboratory instrumentation for validation and troubleshooting. The engineer contributes to technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance, identifies challenges associated with assigned work, and communicates them to project leadership. Applicants selected for the position must obtain and maintain a US government security clearance. The role is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The US base salary range is $62,500 to $140,000; compensation depends on factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
0–3 years of experience in radio frequency or communications engineering, or a related field.
Entry-level knowledge and usage of commercially available RF and communications software tools.
Knowledge of RF systems and architectures.
Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent management and organizational skills.
Ability and willingness to work in highly collaborative team environments.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with RF system-on-chip (RFSoC) platforms.
Hands-on experience with FPGA development and digital signal processing implementation.
Hands-on experience with beamforming integrated circuits and phased-array systems.
Hands-on experience with software-defined radio (SDR) platforms and wireless communication systems.
Exposure to advanced RF and communication systems through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects.

Responsibilities

Analyze or model RF and communications systems to solve challenging problems.
Perform analysis and modeling of complex radio frequency systems.
Use standard laboratory instrumentation for validation and troubleshooting.
Contribute content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance.
Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership.
Perform other related duties as assigned.