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RF Systems Design Engineer

Actalent
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026

RF Systems Design Engineer!!

Job Description

The RF Systems Design Engineer will perform electronic design, embedded digital and analog design, focusing on RF troubleshooting. Supplementary tasks include electro-mechanical systems, while working in an ISO 9002 environment. This position includes support for test and product troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot RF circuits and systems.
  • Align RF circuits.
  • Design RF systems.
  • Develop digital, embedded, and analog circuit design.
  • Design embedded software.
  • Design and develop test fixtures.
  • Develop LabVIEW design.
  • Coordinate and be responsible for the execution of large or complex projects.
  • Develop conceptual and preliminary designs for new projects and products.
  • Participate in technical discussions with customers and design review meetings.
  • Lead design reviews.
  • Administer electrical and mechanical design input to the engineering department.
  • Develop bid proposals.
  • Guide CAD/CAE efforts within the engineering department.
  • Develop test requirements and/or test procedures with engineering and technicians.
  • Define parts and components used in designs and systems.
  • Collaborate with purchasing, production, quality, and outside suppliers to meet customer requirements.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary failure analysis.
  • Provide support to manufacturing functions to ensure correct procedures are utilized.
  • Provide training and guidance to junior engineers.
  • Adhere to general requirements of team members.

Essential Skills

  • Master’s degree in related technical field with three years of relevant work experience or Bachelor's degree with five years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience with RF electronic circuit design.
  • Intermediate experience using RF generators, analyzers, and other RF equipment.
  • Intermediate ability to troubleshoot PC hardware.
  • Intermediate ability to specify engineering design tools.
  • Intermediate ability to perform root cause analysis.
  • Intermediate ability in schematic capture and electrical design.
  • Intermediate ability to design embedded systems.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Intermediate ability in electronic circuit design.
  • Intermediate ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Intermediate ability in electronic and electromechanical systems.
  • Intermediate ability to troubleshoot down to the component level for analog, digital, and embedded systems.
  • Intermediate technical writing and documentation skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Knowledge of analog circuit design.
  • Knowledge of prototyping methods.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to read and write software code.
  • Knowledge of 3-D design tools such as Solid Works.
  • Advanced knowledge of analog and digital electronic circuits and theory.
  • Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Problem-solving and priority-setting abilities.
  • Capacity to provide solutions to complex problems.
  • Ability to multitask and adapt within a rapidly changing environment.

Work Environment

This role involves a split between office and manufacturing settings, working within an ISO 9002 environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

MEDICAL/RX – Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
 High Option – Highmark PPO Blue $1,500
 Mid Option – Highmark PPO Blue $2,500
 Low Option – Highmark PPO Blue Healthy Savings $3,300
 Health Savings Account (HSA)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pittsburgh,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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