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Contract Principal Rf Engineer Jobs in Augusta, GA

Clarity Innovations

Senior Platform Engineer

Augusta, GA · Remote

$98K - $134K/yr

Troubleshoot infrastructure and platform issues across distributed environments Contract Specific ... for Principal level) * Hands-on experience operating Kubernetes in production * Experience with ...

City of Augusta, GA

Engineering Inspector II

Augusta, GA · On-site

$45K - $61K/yr

Reports to the Project Engineer or other designated person and works with co-workers, employees ... PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Inspects drainage and roadway projects to ensure compliance ...

Turner Construction

VDC Project Manager

Appling, GA · On-site

Oversee and manage Building Information Modeling (BIM) field operation and engineering processes ... F.E. principals. Drive enforcement of safety protocols by VDC and project staff, trade partners ...

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How much do contract principal rf engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract principal rf engineer in Augusta, GA is $138,388.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,400.00 and $162,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Principal Rf Engineer vs Contract RF Engineer?

AspectContract Principal Rf EngineerContract RF Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees and extensive RF certificationsRequires relevant RF engineering certifications and experience
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, oversees design and testing, interacts with clientsPerforms hands-on testing, installation, and troubleshooting
Industry UsageUsed in telecommunications, aerospace, defense sectorsCommon in telecom and wireless network deployment

The Contract Principal Rf Engineer generally holds a senior role with leadership responsibilities, focusing on project oversight and strategic planning. In contrast, the Contract RF Engineer is more hands-on, concentrating on technical tasks like testing and installation. Both roles require RF engineering expertise but differ in scope and seniority.

Is RF engineering in demand?

RF engineering is in high demand due to the growth of wireless communication, 5G networks, and satellite technology. RF engineers are needed to design, test, and optimize radio frequency systems, often requiring skills in signal processing and familiarity with tools like spectrum analyzers. Job prospects are strong in telecommunications, defense, and aerospace industries.
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Principal Engineer Tactical Radio

Summit Federal Services, LLC

Fort Eisenhower, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Summit Federal  Services, LLC (SFS) with headquarters in Oakland, Maryland, is a fast growing woman owned Small Business and HUBZone company with an outstanding record of performance providing more effective and efficient acquisition, business process, training, IT, administrative and security services to multiple federal agencies.
SFS is looking for a Principal Engineer (Tactical Radios) to provide support to CBL Battle Lab  Facility located at Fort Gordon GA.   All work will be performed onsite.  This contract will support the CBL mission to provide experimentation support to the C- CDID with dynamic network experimentation integrated with CO, DODIN-A, EW and IA through the Cyber Battle Lab’s Experimentation Branch (EB), Environments Support Branch (ESB), and the Army Persistent Experimentation eNvironment (APEN) Cyber Enterprise Service Center (CESC). The CBL Experimentation Support contract will provide support in the form of experiments, assessments, analyses and network support that will validate proposed new technical solutions to resolve known Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership & Education, Personnel, Facilities Policy (DOTMLPF-P) capability gaps within the CO, EW, Network, and IA force modernization lines of effort
Tactical Radio Systems Engineering
  • Design, develop, integrate, and support tactical radio communication systems.
  • Analyze operational requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Develop radio architectures supporting voice, data, video, and situational awareness applications.
  • Evaluate communication system performance in contested and dynamic environments.
  • Support system-of-systems integration across multiple communication platforms.
Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering
  • Analyze RF propagation, coverage, and spectrum utilization.
  • Support frequency planning and spectrum management activities.
  • Troubleshoot RF performance issues and optimize network performance.
  • Conduct link budget analysis and communication system modeling.
Tactical Network Integration
  • Integrate tactical radios into larger command-and-control and network architectures.
  • Configure and support:
    • MANET networks
    • SATCOM systems
    • Line-of-Sight (LOS) communications
    • Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) communications
    • IP-based tactical networks
  • Ensure interoperability between communication systems and mission platforms.
Testing & Validation
  • Develop test plans, procedures, and verification strategies.
  • Conduct laboratory, field, and operational testing.
  • Analyze test results and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support customer demonstrations and operational evaluations.
Technical Leadership
  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for tactical radio technologies.
  • Lead technical design reviews and engineering assessments.
  • Mentor engineers and technicians.
  • Provide technical recommendations to program leadership and customers.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
  • Ensure tactical communication systems comply with security requirements.
  • Support secure communications architectures and cryptographic integration.
  • Assist with cybersecurity assessments and risk mitigation activities.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
  • 8–15+ years of experience in tactical communications, RF engineering, or military communication systems.
  • Experience with tactical radio integration and network design.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • RF communications principles
    • Tactical networking
    • Digital communications systems
    • Secure communications technologies
    • Military communication standards
    • Top Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Experience
Experience with tactical radio platforms such as:
  • L3Harris Technologies Falcon radios
  • Viasat tactical communication systems
  • Thales tactical radios
  • BAE Systems communication solutions
  • General Dynamics Mission Systems tactical networking products
Experience supporting military communication standards such as:
  • SINCGARS
  • TSM
  • SRW
  • WNW
  • Link 16
  • SATCOM waveforms
Preferred Certifications
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Relevant RF, wireless, or systems engineering certifications
Technical Skills
Radio & RF Technologies
  • Software Defined Radio (SDR)
  • RF propagation analysis
  • Spectrum management
  • Antenna systems
  • Link budget analysis
  • Electronic warfare considerations
Networking
  • MANET
  • Tactical IP networking
  • Routing protocols
  • Network management systems
  • QoS and bandwidth optimization
Tools & Platforms
  • MATLAB
  • RF modeling and simulation tools
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Network analyzers
  • Protocol analyzers
  • Test automation tools
Systems Engineering
  • Requirements management
  • Verification & Validation (V&V)
  • System integration
  • Architecture development
  • Risk management

SFS is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. SFS also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
 

Summit Federal Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Summit Federal Services, LLC also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.

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