Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Job Title:

Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Company:

Dalcom Engineering

Location:

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Salary:

$115,000-$180,000

Position Overview
Dalcom Engineering is currently seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer, to assist in the development of Modeling & Simulation (M&S) software supporting the development and sustainment of a U.S. Army Radar System Integration Laboratory (SIL)

About Us
Founded in 1998, Dalcom Engineering is a HUBZone certified small business committed to providing engineering solutions to the Government and private sectors. Through specializations in computer programing/software development, engineering modeling and combat systems analysis, Dalcom Engineering takes pride in building and empowering teams that will continue to grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

Develop algorithms for Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Digital Beam Forming (DBF), and general I/Q processing; implement these algorithms in C++ and integrate into distributed simulation environment

Provide expertise in signal processing, particularly in the processing of radar I/Q data

Analyze gaps and tradeoffs in existing simulations environment, and develop corresponding Courses of Action (COAs)

Communicate proposed approaches and findings to all levels of leadership

Collaborate in technical discussions to assist with near- and long-term system planning

Prepare technical reports and conference papers describing findings and future work

Write test procedures for algorithm evaluation and analysis

Manage code quality through version control, automated software builds, and automated unit testing

Qualifications/Desired Skills

Bachelor’s Degree Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Physics or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience

Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance

Radar systems development experience including signal processing, algorithms, software, data analysis, and modeling & simulation

Experience creating engineering test plans and working with radar systems—including subsystem/component knowledge and hands‑on design, integration, or testing of radars, transmitters, and sensors.

Desired Qualifications

2+ years of experience in radar system design, development, engineering, test, evaluation, and data analysis

Proactive continuous learner, ideally with public repositories on GitLab, GitHub, etc.

Quality technical writing skills

Good understanding of unit testing in a C++ environment

Competent understanding of Python

What We Offer

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

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