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Radio Frequency and Electromagnetic Engineering Expert

Part-time

Mercor

What You'll Do

Solve complex technical problems involving RF and electromagnetic engineering.

Analyze RF/EM systems, components, antennas, circuits, and architectures.

Apply electromagnetic theory, RF principles, and engineering methodologies to real-world scenarios.

Analyze technical specifications, system requirements, simulation results, and engineering data.

Evaluate design trade-offs, performance limitations, calculations, assumptions, and proposed solutions.

Review and validate technical approaches and results, providing technically rigorous solutions and explanations.

Follow project-specific technical guidelines and evaluation criteria.

Who Should Apply

Experienced RF, Electromagnetic, Microwave, Antenna, or related engineering professionals with hands-on industry experience.

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, RF Engineering, Electromagnetics, or a related field.

Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, RF engineering principles, and signal propagation.

Practical experience in one or more of:

RF and microwave systems

Antenna design and analysis

Electromagnetic simulation and modeling

RF circuits and components

EMC/EMI

Wireless communications, radar, or sensing

RF propagation and channel modeling

RF measurement and testing

Experience with tools such as HFSS, CST, COMSOL, MATLAB, ADS, or equivalent is a plus.

Candidates with practical experience applying RF/EM principles to real-world engineering systems are strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in RF Engineering, Electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with microwave or millimeter-wave systems, antenna arrays, phased arrays, beamforming, or MIMO.

Experience in radar, wireless communications, satellite communications, or RF sensing.

Experience with electromagnetic simulation, RF characterization, and laboratory testing.

Experience translating theoretical RF/EM concepts into practical engineering solutions.

Research experience or publications in RF, electromagnetics, antennas, or related fields is a plus.

Project Details

Duration: Short-term project

Work Type: Technical problem-solving, analysis, and expert evaluation

Domain: RF Engineering, Electromagnetics, Antennas, Microwave Engineering, and Wireless Systems

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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