RF System Engineer 1

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

20h

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and deployment of data center solutions for satellite collection-based systems. The role contributes to mission-critical communication and signal processing environments through systems engineering work across hardware, software, networking, and Radio Frequency (RF) components. The position calls for foundational experience with RF and signal processing systems and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team.

The engineer will support system requirements analysis, architecture development, verification, validation, integration testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation. The role also includes developing and maintaining technical documentation and collaborating with engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support system lifecycle sustainment.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, an active security clearance with an appropriate polygraph, a DOD 8570 certification, and successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Requirements

• At least seven years of Systems Engineering experience on programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline; five additional years of Systems Engineering experience may substitute for a degree.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active security clearance with an appropriate polygraph.
• DOD 8570 certification.
• Successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, integration, testing, and deployment of data center solutions for satellite collection-based systems.
• Contribute to systems engineering activities across hardware, software, networking, and RF components to ensure system performance and interoperability.
• Assist with the development and integration of RF and signal processing systems supporting communication system applications.
• Support system requirements analysis, architecture development, verification, and validation activities.
• Participate in system integration testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation to ensure compliance with technical and mission requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including systems engineering artifacts, test plans, interface control documents, and configuration management records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support system lifecycle sustainment.

Benefits

• Three medical plans with in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision and dental coverage paid in full by the company.
• 401(k) with a 6% company contribution.
• Paid time off and customizable leave plans.
• Jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.
• Up to $10,000 for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability at no cost to employees.
• End-of-year profit-sharing bonus.
• Tiered referral bonus program, with bonuses ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 if a referral joins the team.

What This Job Offers

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