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Lead Systems and RF System Engineer

STR · Woburn, MA

Posted about 3 months ago · $160,000 - $220,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
STR's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
99% of STR's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at STR
high
135 stale, 0 reposted of 139 open
Hiring momentum
215 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from STR's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for STR.

About this role

The Lead Systems and RF System Engineer will lead small teams in the design, development, integration, and testing of RF hardware systems, primarily for radar and electronic warfare applications. Responsibilities include quantifying system performance objectives, guiding team members in creating specifications, conducting performance analyses, and preparing documentation. The role emphasizes collaboration with various engineering disciplines to troubleshoot and enhance system capabilities.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Ability to obtain a security clearance
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline
  • 10+ years experience with RF components and subsystems
  • Experience developing requirements and verification plans for complex systems
  • Design experience with RF system analysis
  • RF testing and characterization experience

Nice to have

  • Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI Clearance
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline
  • Experience with RF systems engineering in sensing and electronic warfare
  • Knowledge of EM Field Solvers
  • Experience with RF Integrated Circuits and Transceiver building blocks

Worth weighing

  • Salary range is $160,000 - $220,000, which may vary based on experience and other factors
  • Position requires U.S. citizenship for security clearance
  • Role involves leading teams and may require strong interpersonal skills due to collaboration with various engineering disciplines

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Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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