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RF Engineer

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Hudson, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
Job Title: RF Engineer

Location: Hudson, NH -Onsite

Duration: 3 months with possible extensions

Pay: $62-$67/hr. (depending on experience)

Shift: 9-80 Schedule. 1st Shift

Active Security Clearance Is Required

Top 3 Required skills

  • Antenna theory
  • Antenna testing experience
  • Test Procedure creation experience

Position Requirements

  • Design and Development: Design, develop, and analyze RF systems and components for defense and aerospace applications, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, amplifiers, and frequency converters.
  • System Integration: Integrate RF systems into larger defense and aerospace platforms, such as aircraft, satellites, unmanned vehicles, or ground-based systems.
  • Testing and Evaluation: Conduct testing and evaluation of Antennas and RF systems ensure compliance with performance specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues related to RF systems, including signal interference, noise, power limitations, and performance optimization.
  • Conduct frequency planning and management activities to ensure efficient and effective utilization of RF spectrum resources.
  • Prepare technical documentation, including system specifications, test plans, reports, and design documentation, to support development, manufacturing, and maintenance activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and project managers, to ensure successful integration of the Antennas.
  • Stay updated with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to RF engineering in the defense and aerospace sector.

Skills And Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees and specialized certifications are advantageous.
  • RF Design Tools: Proficiency in using RF design and simulation tools, such as MATLAB, ADS (Advanced Design System), CST Microwave Studio, or similar software.
  • RF Systems and Components: Strong understanding of antenna theory. Experience with antenna test ranges. Short field antenna testing experience.
  • Testing and Measurement Equipment: Experience with Antenna/RF testing and measurement equipment, such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
  • Solving and Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex RF system performance issues, troubleshoot problems, and propose effective solutions.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Why Kelly? Kelly® puts you in charge of your career, with access to cutting edge projects and technologies in industry leading organizations. Top companies throughout the world have trusted Kelly as a premier source of engineering & scientific talent and services since 1965. And Engineering & Scientific job seekers know Kelly® as a firm with an unmatched reputation for quality, integrity and professionalism. Whether you seek the variety and flexibility of working on short-term project engagements or prefer contract-to-hire or direct hire placement with our clients, apply with Kelly® to explore opportunities that suit your specific professional interests.

As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

  • Exposure to a variety of career opportunities as a result of our expansive network of client companies
  • Career guides, information and tools to help you successfully position yourself throughout every stage of your career
  • Access to more than 3,000 online training courses through our Kelly Learning Center
  • Weekly pay and service bonus plans
  • Group-rate insurance options available immediately upon hire*

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

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