rf engineer
Lancaster, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22598408
Summary
Lancaster, PA
In-Person
Competitive Salary
5 Years Experience
Bachelor's degree
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time
Description
The RF Engineer will serve as primary technical point of contact for a full range of US DoD products, systems, and services. This individual will research, plan, analyze and test a variety of RF equipment and systems, including amplifiers, radios, sensors, processors, interface units and other RF and electronic devices. For designs that utilize radio frequency (RF) this individual will participate in engineering development, prototyping, design verification, and transition to production.
Position Responsibilities:
Develop and implement test plans, procedures, and fixtures. Provide design, development, and testing expertise relative to RF engineering principles on new engineering designs.
Generate and implement improvements in RF test throughput and product design
Provide electronic design, development, and troubleshooting support for the test systems on the production floor.
Work cross-functionally across the organization (program management, procurement, operations, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, test, production, business development, contracts)
Interface directly with customers and suppliers to support technical issues
Research and apply RF and electrical engineering principles and theories to solve internal and customer problems
Support full program life cycles (concept, specification, prototype, production, sustainment)
Participate in design processes using established design and development process models (CMMI, Six Sigma for Design, or equivalent)
Create, review, approve Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Variances (RFVs)
Support systems engineering, software engineering, and mechanical engineering efforts
Create and update corporate and engineering processes and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of this organization.
Skills & Abilities:
Experience in RF communications systems design and analyses (e.g. link margin, system performance and reliability analyses)
Practical experience with antennas, power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, receivers, propagation, attenuation and associated effects on RF communications system performance and reliability
Practical experience in modern wireless and wireline telecommunications protocols and signal processing
Knowledge and practical experience in wireless communications signal processing including the following areas: modulation and demodulation and 2G, 3G and 4G wireless standards/protocols (e.g. GSM, GPRS, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE)
Knowledge of various types of electronic circuits including: microcontroller/ microprocessor/ microcomputer, embedded design, A/D and D/A conversion, analog signal processing, digital circuits, power regulation, AC/DC and DC/AC conversion, etc.
Ability to review physical design, electronic schematics and PCB layouts of new products, preferably in the military market
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and test reviews
Work with more senior level Electrical Engineers to develop and implement test plans, procedures, and fixtures
Military product design experience helpful, but not necessary
Schematic capture - desired tool Altium Designer
Strong technical writing, verbal communication skills, and self-motivated
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree from a 4-year accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related field.
5+ years' experience as an RF engineer, with design RF experience.
Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Work Environment:
Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sitting/standing up to 9 hours a day and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hours: 1st Shift with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations.
9/80 work schedule.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Lancaster, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22598408
Summary
Lancaster, PA
In-Person
Competitive Salary
5 Years Experience
Bachelor's degree
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time
Description
The RF Engineer will serve as primary technical point of contact for a full range of US DoD products, systems, and services. This individual will research, plan, analyze and test a variety of RF equipment and systems, including amplifiers, radios, sensors, processors, interface units and other RF and electronic devices. For designs that utilize radio frequency (RF) this individual will participate in engineering development, prototyping, design verification, and transition to production.
Position Responsibilities:
Develop and implement test plans, procedures, and fixtures. Provide design, development, and testing expertise relative to RF engineering principles on new engineering designs.
Generate and implement improvements in RF test throughput and product design
Provide electronic design, development, and troubleshooting support for the test systems on the production floor.
Work cross-functionally across the organization (program management, procurement, operations, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, test, production, business development, contracts)
Interface directly with customers and suppliers to support technical issues
Research and apply RF and electrical engineering principles and theories to solve internal and customer problems
Support full program life cycles (concept, specification, prototype, production, sustainment)
Participate in design processes using established design and development process models (CMMI, Six Sigma for Design, or equivalent)
Create, review, approve Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Variances (RFVs)
Support systems engineering, software engineering, and mechanical engineering efforts
Create and update corporate and engineering processes and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of this organization.
Skills & Abilities:
Experience in RF communications systems design and analyses (e.g. link margin, system performance and reliability analyses)
Practical experience with antennas, power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, receivers, propagation, attenuation and associated effects on RF communications system performance and reliability
Practical experience in modern wireless and wireline telecommunications protocols and signal processing
Knowledge and practical experience in wireless communications signal processing including the following areas: modulation and demodulation and 2G, 3G and 4G wireless standards/protocols (e.g. GSM, GPRS, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE)
Knowledge of various types of electronic circuits including: microcontroller/ microprocessor/ microcomputer, embedded design, A/D and D/A conversion, analog signal processing, digital circuits, power regulation, AC/DC and DC/AC conversion, etc.
Ability to review physical design, electronic schematics and PCB layouts of new products, preferably in the military market
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and test reviews
Work with more senior level Electrical Engineers to develop and implement test plans, procedures, and fixtures
Military product design experience helpful, but not necessary
Schematic capture - desired tool Altium Designer
Strong technical writing, verbal communication skills, and self-motivated
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree from a 4-year accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related field.
5+ years' experience as an RF engineer, with design RF experience.
Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Work Environment:
Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sitting/standing up to 9 hours a day and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hours: 1st Shift with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations.
9/80 work schedule.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Job ID: 522734421
Originally Posted on: 5/28/2026
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