RF Design Engineer

TEKsystems • Burien, WA

3d • $55 - $65 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced RF Design Engineer to support a next‑generation air/ground communications program focused on designing and deploying large‑scale radio network infrastructure nationwide. This role plays a critical part in modernizing radio communications across hundreds of operational sites and supports mission‑critical aviation systems. This position is ideal for engineers with strong systems engineering fundamentals, hands‑on RF infrastructure experience, and the ability to lead technical design efforts from concept through installation.

Requirements

• Experience with RF engineering and radio communication systems
• Hands‑on experience creating installation engineering packages (drawings, BOMs, schematics)
• Experience in systems engineering processes
• Experience applying MBSE principles
• Ability to perform technical evaluations and trade studies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Radio communication systems supporting telecommunications or aviation infrastructure
• Site survey analysis and site engineering documentation
• Experience supporting large federal or aviation programs
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as SysML, UML, and CAD

Responsibilities

• Lead large‑scale radio network planning, including site surveys, RF configurations, rack layouts, and cable routing
• Create site installation engineering packages, including: Detailed drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), Installation steps and schematics
• Develop system design packages to support site preparation, procurement, and deployment
• Perform requirements definition and system decomposition
• Apply Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies for system modeling and documentation
• Conduct engineering trade‑off analyses to support design decisions and system optimization
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and junior engineers
• Facilitate technical working groups and participate in design reviews
• Collaborate with field engineering, deployment teams, and program leadership
• Ensure designs align with program standards, engineering best practices, and operational requirements

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed