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RF & Electromagnetic Engineering Expert at Mercor
posted 1 month agoRF & Electromagnetic Engineering Expert | $80–95/hr | Worldwide Remote
Mercor is partnering with a leading technology organization to place experienced RF and Electromagnetic Engineering Experts for a short-term, high-impact technical project. You'll apply deep industry knowledge to analyze and solve complex problems across RF systems, electromagnetics, antennas, propagation, and related engineering domains.
What You'll Do
- Solve complex technical problems involving RF and electromagnetic engineering principles
- Analyze RF/EM systems, components, antennas, circuits, and system architectures
- Apply electromagnetic theory and RF methodologies to real-world engineering scenarios
- Evaluate technical specifications, simulation results, and engineering data
- Assess design trade-offs, performance limitations, and proposed solutions
- Review and validate technical approaches, providing rigorous solutions and clear explanations
- Adhere to project-specific technical guidelines and evaluation criteria
Who Should Apply
- Experienced professionals in RF, Electromagnetic, Microwave, Antenna, or related engineering fields
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Electromagnetics, or a related discipline
- Strong foundation in electromagnetic theory, RF principles, and signal propagation
- Practical experience in one or more of the following areas:
- 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
- Familiarity with tools such as HFSS, CST, COMSOL, MATLAB, or ADS is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in RF Engineering, Electromagnetics, or Electrical Engineering
- Experience with microwave or millimeter-wave systems, antenna arrays, phased arrays, beamforming, or MIMO
- Background in radar, wireless communications, satellite communications, or RF sensing
- Experience with electromagnetic simulation, RF characterization, and laboratory testing
- Ability to translate theoretical RF/EM concepts into practical engineering solutions
- Research experience or publications in RF, electromagnetics, or antennas 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
Mercor considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provides reasonable accommodations upon request.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.