Radio Frequency Engineer - $213K – $230K Chantilly, VA
RCT-Systems, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021
Senior-level RF Systems Engineer supports advanced communications systems by validating RF system performance, conducting analysis and testing, and ensuring successful system integration into operational environments. The role involves end-to-end RF engineering, including link analysis, interference mitigation, waveform validation, and modeling/simulation to support acquisition and development of cutting-edge communication technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Validate RF system performance through test, evaluation, and operational integration
Analyze RF capabilities and design reliable, high-quality RF links
Conduct RF interference analysis and provide mitigation recommendations
Perform systems engineering and trade studies for advanced RF/communications subsystems
Support development and validation of new waveform specifications
Develop technical reports and perform RF propagation modeling and simulation
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years, or Master’s with 10+ years of experience (4 additional years may substitute for a degree)
Strong experience in RF link budgets, interference analysis, and RF system validation
Solid foundation in communications systems theory and NTM systems
Expertise in waveform design, including LPI/LPD techniques, modulation, forward error correction, and interference mitigation
RCT Systems offers
Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
Immediate 401k vesting
Generous PTO and flexible schedules
$500.00 annual technology allowance
RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.
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Key Responsibilities
Validate RF system performance through test, evaluation, and operational integration
Analyze RF capabilities and design reliable, high-quality RF links
Conduct RF interference analysis and provide mitigation recommendations
Perform systems engineering and trade studies for advanced RF/communications subsystems
Support development and validation of new waveform specifications
Develop technical reports and perform RF propagation modeling and simulation
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years, or Master’s with 10+ years of experience (4 additional years may substitute for a degree)
Strong experience in RF link budgets, interference analysis, and RF system validation
Solid foundation in communications systems theory and NTM systems
Expertise in waveform design, including LPI/LPD techniques, modulation, forward error correction, and interference mitigation
RCT Systems offers
Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
Immediate 401k vesting
Generous PTO and flexible schedules
$500.00 annual technology allowance
RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.
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