Sr R&D Engineer-1

.About the OpportunityThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.JOB SUMMARY The Kostas Research Institute (KRI) at Northeastern University (NU) seeks a Senior RF Engineer to support and lead projects within the Assured Communications and Electromagnetic Dominance (ACED) technical thrust area. This position focuses on the design, simulation, prototyping, and testing of RF and microwave systems for defense, sensing, and communication applications.The Senior RF Engineer will serve as a technical leader within multidisciplinary teams driving innovation in radar, electronic warfare, and secure communications systems. The role involves end-to-end system development, from conceptual design and modeling through laboratory validation and field testing.KRI conducts cutting-edge applied R&D. The institute was founded with a focus on homeland security. Today, KRI strives to advance resilience in the face of 21st century risks across a wide range of technologies, emphasizing a collaborative approach that leverages our R1 university intellectual capital and technologies to develop application-specific solutions to customer needs. KRI focuses on satisfying customer-driven needs by co-locating a diverse, highly skilled R&D team that can address all aspects of a particular problem across the full range of technology-readiness levels. KRI headquarters, located at the NU Innovation Campus in Burlington, MA (ICBM), is home to one-of-a-kind research and test facilities for advanced and additive manufacturing, electromagnetic materials and devices for sensing and communications, RF engineering and wireless networks, unmanned and autonomous system technologies, as well as quantum materials and sensing. KRI is expanding activities to other campuses within the NU network.The position with KRI at Northeastern University, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of NU. The primary office for this position is at ICBM. Through NU, KRI offers an impressive benefits package, including multiple retirement plan options with generous matching, as well as tuition waiver for classes and degree programs. A full description of benefits can be found on the .The KRI Sr R&D Engineer/Scientist Develops and maintains product features leading a small team of engineers: Effectively uses issue tracker tools and responds if an external contributor or customer raises a ticket/issue related to their code or prototype. Improves the development capability of their team by enhancing development/prototype tools, testing or validation, and/or code structure. Contributes to code/prototype specifications and participates in small-scale code/design reviews.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** Job title and rank will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications.Education & Experience* BS required, MS is preferred, PhD is highly preferred in RF, Electrical Engineering, or a related area.* At least one year of relevant research and development experience is required; higher years of experience are required for higher rank positions.Clearance* Ability and willingness to obtain DoD security clearance is required.* BS in Electrical Engineering or related field required; MS or PhD preferred.* undefined* Fundamental understanding of RF and microwave principles, including impedance matching, filters, and antennas.* Basic experience with circuit simulation or electromagnetic modeling tools (HFSS, ADS, CST, or MATLAB).* Familiarity with lab measurement tools such as VNAs, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.* Ability to work collaboratively in team environments and communicate clearly in technical discussions.Desired Skills/Qualities• Exposure to radar or communications systems development through coursework, internships, or projects. • Experience with hardware assembly, soldering, or RF prototyping. • Familiarity with proposal writing, documentation, and test reporting. • Interest in pursuing professional growth within RF and microwave systems engineering.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES Assist in RF/microwave circuit and system design, prototyping, and testing (40%)Perform laboratory measurements, data collection, and analysis under senior supervision (25%)Document design and test results; contribute to technical reports and presentations (15%)Support proposal preparation, literature research, and small-scale task execution (10%)Collaborate and learn within cross-functional teams to advance project goals (10%)Position TypeResearch**Additional InformationNortheastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Compensation Grade/Pay Type:112SExpected Hiring Range:$97,550.00 - $141,443.75With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university's residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver.Northeastern's personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today's highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind. J-18808-Ljbffr