About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Radio Frequency (RF) / microwave engineer to join their manufacturing and test teams in Chelmsford, MA. This role offers hands-on lab work alongside design teams and experienced RF engineers.

• Support manufacturing and test of complex multi-function RF/microwave modules used in high-reliability applications.
• Analyze and troubleshoot RF circuits including amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation and conversion circuits.
• Provide technical support to resolve assembly and test issues on the production floor.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and circuit design engineers as well as technicians and manufacturing support personnel.
• Assist in developing and following test procedures, capture test data, and communicate findings to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Participate in continuous learning and technical skill development activities to advance in RF design and manufacturing support.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Academic experience or hands-on knowledge using RF/microwave test equipment such as:
  • Signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes
  • Power meters/sensors, RF power measurement tools, DC power supplies, pulse generators, DMMs
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work in cross-functional teams.

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Preferred / Desired Skills

• Related RF internship or undergraduate project experience.
• Academic experience designing RF/microwave circuits (active/passive components).
• Familiarity with RF/microwave simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST) and circuit simulation.
• Experience troubleshooting integration issues and interpreting schematics, specifications, and test data.
• Demonstrated academic achievement and eagerness to learn in a hands-on lab environment.
• Basic familiarity with digital components (FPGAs, processors, memory) as they relate to system integration is a plus.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time salary range: $75,400 — $140,000 per year (range provided by the employer).
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, parental leave, flexible work arrangements (e.g., compressed schedules), education assistance, life and disability insurance, and employee assistance programs.
• Note: final offer will consider experience, education, skills, and local market conditions.

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Relocation & Locale

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Location: Chelmsford, MA — a Boston suburb with access to regional amenities, outdoor recreation, and nearby cities such as Lowell and Nashua, NH.

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Other Important Details & Legal Notices

• This role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain DoD clearance. Applicants who cannot meet these requirements should not apply.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities.
• This job posting does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics and follows fair hiring practices.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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