Sr. RF Design Engineer-Communications
About The Position
Secmation is hiring a Senior RF Design Engineer to support the development of advanced military communications systems. This role is ideal for an experienced, hands-on engineer with strong expertise in RF and communications design, including software-defined radios (SDR), signal processing, and system-level integration. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design, development, and validation of RF-based communication systems for mission-critical applications. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior technical leaders to deliver innovative and reliable solutions supporting national security.
Requirements
- Must have an active DoD Security Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in RF systems, communications engineering, or related fields.
- Experience in the design, implementation, and analysis of communication systems.
- Proficiency with SDR frameworks such as GNU Radio, REDHAWK, or similar.
- Experience with C/C++ for embedded or systems-level applications.
- Experience with modeling, simulation, and system validation techniques.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SATCOM, tactical communications, or radar systems.
- Familiarity with adaptive tuning, optimization, and error correction techniques.
- Experience supporting system integration and field testing.
- Exposure to defense or government programs.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and development of RF communication systems for defense and secure applications.
- Develop, analyze, and validate models for communications and RF-based systems.
- Design and implement signal processing algorithms.
- Support software-defined radio (SDR) development using frameworks such as GNU Radio, REDHAWK, or similar.
- Participate in system integration, testing, and validation activities, including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including software, hardware, and cybersecurity engineers.
- Document technical work and present findings to internal stakeholders and program teams.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (based on experience and market conditions)
- One-time signing bonus
- Company equity
- Relocation assistance
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
- Paid time off & flexible work schedules
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance (short & long-term)
- 401(k) retirement benefits with Company Contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
