JOB TITLE: RF Engineer
LOCATION: Chelmsford, MA
PAY RATE: $97.12/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Full-Time: 4/10A – 2nd Shift (with first-shift training)
Training (First Shift): Mon–Thu, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 6 weeks
Ongoing Shift (Second/Weekend Shift): Thu–Sun, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Work on complex technical problems and provide innovative solutions
Act independently to uncover and resolve issues in operational products
Collaborate with hardware, systems, and circuit design engineers as well as technical and manufacturing support personnel
Support production troubleshooting, integration, and verification of RF modules
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, specifications, and test data
Lead failure investigations on production or technical issues
Engage in customer interactions, including technical presentations
Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Requirements:
Secret Clearance required to start
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred, or STEM degree with 5+ years relevant experience
Experience with troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues in production/manufacturing
Hands-on experience with hardware
Experience using RF/microwave test equipment and simulation tools
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Engineering expertise (1–2 years)
Ability to read engineering drawings (1–2 years)
Ability to work in a production environment (1–2 years)
Electrical testing experience (1–2 years)
Failure analysis experience (1–2 years)
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Desired Skills:
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
Experience in defense electronics
Expertise in RF subsystems & hardware, including:
Antennas, transmitters, receivers
Microwave components, low/high power amplifiers
Mixers, switches, frequency generation & conversion circuits
Experience with microelectronics assembly techniques
Skilled in technical documentation (schematics, specs, test data)
Prior RF design experience
Ability to lead failure investigations
Strong team collaboration, especially with manufacturing engineers and production operators
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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