RF System Engineer 1

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

2d • $110 - $130

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 spanning hardware, software, networking, and Radio Frequency (RF) components. The ideal candidate has foundational experience with RF and signal processing systems and can collaborate effectively on a multidisciplinary engineering team.

The position supports systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture development, verification, validation, integration testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation. It also involves producing and maintaining technical documentation and working with engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support sustainment.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active security clearance with an appropriate polygraph. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a security background investigation and polygraph. Applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. A DOD 8570 certification is required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 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 is required.
• Active security clearance with appropriate polygraph is required.
• DOD 8570 certification is required.
• Successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph is required.
• Applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Nice To Haves

• Foundational experience with RF and signal processing systems.

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 CTP.
• 401(k) with a 6% company contribution.
• Paid time off with customizable leave plans, plus 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 the employee.
• End-of-year profit-sharing bonus.
• Referral bonus program, with bonuses ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 depending on the referral's hiring stage.

What This Job Offers

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