Radio Frequency Engineer - $213K – $230K

RCT Systems • Chantilly, VA

8d • $213,000 - $230,000

About The Position

This senior-level RF Systems Engineer supports advanced communications systems by validating RF system performance, conducting analysis and testing, and ensuring successful system integration into operational environments. The role involves end-to-end RF engineering, including link analysis, interference mitigation, waveform validation, and modeling/simulation to support acquisition and development of cutting-edge communication technologies.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years, or Master’s with 10+ years of experience (4 additional years may substitute for a degree)
• Strong experience in RF link budgets, interference analysis, and RF system validation
• Solid foundation in communications systems theory and NTM systems
• Expertise in waveform design, including LPI/LPD techniques, modulation, forward error correction, and interference mitigation

Responsibilities

• Validate RF system performance through test, evaluation, and operational integration
• Analyze RF capabilities and design reliable, high-quality RF links
• Conduct RF interference analysis and provide mitigation recommendations
• Perform systems engineering and trade studies for advanced RF/communications subsystems
• Support development and validation of new waveform specifications
• Develop technical reports and perform RF propagation modeling and simulation

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Generous PTO and flexible schedules
• $500.00 annual technology allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior