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Job Title: RF Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced RF Engineer to join our engineering team in the Lancaster area. In this role, you will be responsible for testing RF/electronic boards and assemblies to ensure they meet client specifications and functionality requirements. 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.

Responsibilities

+ Test RF/electronic boards and assemblies to ensure functionality and compliance with client specifications.

+ Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and solve technical issues.

+ Conduct RF design and testing as required.

+ Participate in cross-training on various systems to enhance skill set.

+ 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, and 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.

Essential Skills

+ Associate's Degree in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent, Military Electronics Experience.

+ Strong experience with electronics.

+ Prior experience in RF Design or Testing.

+ 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, attenuatio,n 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 circuit,s 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

+ Schematic capture - desired too:l Altium Designer

+ Experience with military programs is advantageous.

+ Flexibility to work various shifts as required.

Work Environment

The work environment is a clean manufacturing facility offering a structured schedule. The available shifts include: 1st Shift with a 9/80 schedule, 2nd Shift from Monday to Thursday 3:30 PM - 1:00 AM, and Friday 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM with every other Friday off. The 3rd Shift runs from Sunday through Wednesday 10:30 PM - 8:00 AM, and every other Thursday 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM. You will have the opportunity to cross-train on multiple systems, contributing to a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lititz,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.