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Waveform Synthesis & Generation: Synthesize and generate custom tactical RF waveforms based on reverse-engineered signal parameters, including frequency-hopping, direct-sequence spread spectrum (DSSS), and low probability of intercept/detection (LPI/LPD) signals. Protocol & Waveform Reverse Engineering: Reverse engineer complex terrestrial COTS and proprietary RF devices to map transceiver logic, demodulate legacy/custom tactical waveforms, and extract framing parameters.

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Two Six Technologies Inc

Lead RF Systems Engineer Tactical Comms / SDR / DSP

Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Signal Processing, Physics, Systems Engineering, Electromagnetic Engineering, Wireless Communications, Microwave Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Embedded Systems, Mathematics, etc. RF Design Engineer, RF Test Engineer, Microwave Engineer, Communications Systems Engineer, Signal Processing Engineer, Wireless Systems Engineer, Antenna Engineer, Electromagnetic Systems Engineer, RF Integration Engineer, Satellite Communications Engineer, Spectrum Management Engineer, etc.

Cymertek

RF Systems Engineer

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Strong written, communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to prepare and brief complex technical and non-technical information to non-technical stakeholders. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.

Peraton Inc

Senior RF Systems Engineer

Your main responsibilities will be: Design digital, analog, and power electronics for satellite flight hardware while overseeing team execution of schematic capture, PCB layout, RF chain design, and power subsystem development to ensure technical accuracy and on‑schedule delivery. You will lead electrical and RF design of our space platforms, with emphasis on digital, analog, and power electronics design as well as RF payloads including Software Defined Radios (SDRs), RF front ends, and antenna systems.

Hawkeye360

Principal RF Electrical Engineer

Support spacecraft integration and testing efforts, including the design of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), flatsats for functional testing, and satellite flight hardware testing. This role requires strong RF and Electrical Engineering expertise working cross functionally with the mechanical, software, payload, and systems engineering teams.

Senior RF Electrical Engineer

You'll define and execute RF performance test campaigns, troubleshoot issues down to the root cause, and work closely with the design, mechanical, software, payload, and systems engineering teams to get flight hardware from the bench to launch-ready. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams, including translating test findings into clear, actionable feedback for designers.

TalentRemedy

Senior RF Engineer

By detecting, geolocating, and characterizing radio frequency emissions worldwide, HawkEye 360 delivers trusted domain awareness and early warning indicators to the US Government and allied partners. Support spacecraft integration and testing efforts, including the design of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), flatsats for functional testing, and satellite flight hardware testing.

HawkEye 360

Design digital, analog, and power electronics for satellite flight hardware while overseeing team execution of schematic capture, PCB layout, RF chain design, and power subsystem development to ensure technical accuracy and on‑schedule delivery. You will lead electrical and RF design of our space platforms, with emphasis on digital, analog, and power electronics design as well as RF payloads including Software Defined Radios (SDRs), RF front ends, and antenna systems.

This role will directly support DoD stakeholders by delivering technical RF solutions that enable secure, interference‑free communication and operational readiness. Corvus Consulting LLC is seeking an RF Engineer to support a Department of Defense Chief Information Officer (DoD CIO) Persistent Spectrum Monitoring mission.

Castellum Inc.

RF Engineer

Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or four (4) years of a demonstrated and established knowledge base and subject matter expertise such as: Conducting vulnerability, EMP hardening and grounding/bonding surveys, analysis, and evaluation of U.S. Naval/other platforms. Join our dynamic team as a Senior Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Engineer, where your knowledge and skills in EMP engineering, research, test and evaluation will play a critical role in advancing cutting-edge solutions to complex challenges.

Amentum

Senior Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) or RF Engineer Sign-On Bonus

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or four (4) years of a demonstrated and established knowledge base and subject matter expertise such as: Conducting vulnerability, EMP hardening and grounding/bonding surveys, analysis, and evaluation of U.S. Naval/other platforms. Join our dynamic team as a Senior Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Engineer, where your knowledge and skills in EMP engineering, research, test and evaluation will play a critical role in advancing cutting-edge solutions to complex challenges.

Amentum Services Inc

As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. This isn't just another engineering role-you'll provide strategic matrix support directly to marquee customers including the United States Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office, and leading Civil and Commercial space organizations.

The Aerospace Corporation is a national nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center and has more than 4,600 employees. With major locations in Chantilly, Virginia; El Segundo, California; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Colorado Springs, Colorado, Aerospace addresses complex problems across the space enterprise and other areas of national and international significance through agility, innovation, and objective technical leadership. For more information, visit www.aerospace.org.

The Aerospace Corp

Senior RF Analyst

To support these missions, the Division’s efforts span multiple technical areas, including RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, systems analysis, and real-time embedded processor implementation. We mature these technologies with the objective of implementation, integration, and eventual utility in RF-based systems, typically tailoring our work for highly specific Defense (e.g., Air Force, Space Force, Navy, DARPA, etc.) and Intelligence Community needs.

Lead RF Systems Integration Engineer

HawkEye 360 Inc

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Define and own end-to-end RF communications architectures for Mars and cislunar telecommunications programs, including Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C), proximity links, relay crosslinks, and mission data links spanning Earth-to-Mars and Earth-to-Moon distances. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Blue Origin Enterprises LP

Principal Deep Space RF Communications Architect

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 10 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience. Troubleshoot RF signal-chain, antenna, receiver, timing, power, and system integration issues and coordinate with development experts and anomaly resolution teams to resolve complex technical problems.

RTX Corp

Senior Principal RF Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges.

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions

RF Engineering Intern - 2026

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 10 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience. Troubleshoot RF signal-chain, antenna, receiver, timing, power, and system integration issues and coordinate with development experts and anomaly resolution teams to resolve complex technical problems.

This role develops and applies electromagnetic effects models, conducts advanced risk assessments, and advises on protective measures to ensure system resilience against RF-DE impacts (e.g., HPM/HIRF). KBR is seeking an Senior Engineering RF Analyst to provide expert-level technical leadership in assessing, analyzing, and mitigating RF directed-energy threats to mission-critical systems.

When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.
 
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Radio Frequency Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Lead RF Systems Engineer Tactical Comms / SDR / DSP Two Six Technologies Inc

RF Systems Engineer Cymertek

Senior RF Systems Engineer Peraton Inc

Principal RF Electrical Engineer Hawkeye360

Senior RF Electrical Engineer Hawkeye360

Senior RF Engineer TalentRemedy

Senior RF Electrical Engineer HawkEye 360

Principal RF Electrical Engineer HawkEye 360

RF Engineer Castellum Inc.

Senior Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) or RF Engineer Sign-On Bonus Amentum

Senior Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) or RF Engineer Sign-On Bonus Amentum Services Inc

Senior RF Analyst The Aerospace Corp

Lead RF Systems Integration Engineer STR

Senior RF Electrical Engineer HawkEye 360 Inc

Principal RF Electrical Engineer HawkEye 360 Inc

Principal Deep Space RF Communications Architect Blue Origin Enterprises LP

Senior Principal RF Systems Engineer (Onsite) RTX Corp

RF Engineering Intern - 2026 Nightwing Intelligence Solutions

Senior Principal RF Systems Engineer (Onsite) RTX

RF Analyst - Senior KBR

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