RF Engineer

Peraton•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

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About The Position

Peraton Labs is searching for a RF Engineer to support testing, characterization, and basic analysis of radio‑frequency systems used in communications, UAS control, and threat device assessment. The candidate will work under the guidance of senior engineers and technicians and assist with hands on RF measurements, documentation, and lab activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
2 years of experience with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
Basic understanding of RF concepts such as gain, impedance, bandwidth, and signal behavior
Hands on lab experience with common RF test equipment, either through coursework, internships, or personal projects
Ability to read and learn to develop simple schematics and block diagrams
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Willingness to learn advanced RF techniques and support more experienced team members
Active TS/SCI

Nice To Haves

Exposure to UAS systems, SDRs, RF signal analysis, or communications systems (academic or project‑based experience accepted)
Familiarity with EMI/EMC concepts or military standards
Interest in reverse engineering or RF device teardown work

Responsibilities

Assist in testing and troubleshooting RF power amplifiers, receiver circuits, and other RF components
Use RF lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Signal Generators, and Software‑Defined Radios to collect measurements and verify system performance
Support characterization of cellular and wireless communication systems related to jamming and interference testing
Help develop basic schematics and block diagrams during reverse engineering activities of RF based devices
Perform introductory RF signal analysis on UAS control systems and help prepare technical summaries or reports
Support senior staff in evaluating high power RF transmitter and jamming systems, including basic amplifier stage measurements
Assist with receiver and antenna test activities, including documenting performance results and configuration changes
Participate in maintaining MASINT chamber setups and help execute EMI test activities in accordance with Mil‑Std‑461F under supervision
Prepare clear documentation, diagrams, and organized test data for engineering review