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Contract Principal Rf Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

MAG Aerospace

RF Engineer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$100K - $165K/yr

Position Summary MAG Aerospace is seeking a cleared subject matter expert skilled in RF Engineering ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

SAIC

Principal RF Payload Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description The RF Payload Engineer will support advanced space systems with a focus on RF payload development, integration, and production testing. This role contributes to the ...

SAIC

Principal RF Payload Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$160K - $200K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description The RF Payload Engineer will support advanced space systems with a focus on RF payload development, integration, and production testing. This role contributes to the ...

SAIC

Principal RF Payload Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Description The RF Payload Engineer will support advanced space systems with a focus on RF payload development, integration, and production testing. This role contributes to the development ...

Lynk

RF Systems Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

... contracts covering approximately 50 countries. Our technology will enable all 8 billion people on ... Job Summary As a RF Systems Test Engineer at Lynk, you will wear many hats in the world of RF ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Engineer-RF - II

Arlington, VA · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Remote Long term Contract MUST HAVE SKILLS (Most Important): Excellent attention to detail Extensive experience on FUZE Required Knowledge of RF theory and practice, as well as 5G/LTE/VoLTE ...

Spire

Software Engineer - RFGL Systems

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$195K - $232K/yr

This role is not the algorithmic or scientific core of our geolocation capability (that sits with our Principal RF Engineer and research team). Instead, you will own the operational side: deploying ...

Spire

Software Engineer - RFGL Systems

Washington, DC · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

This role is not the algorithmic or scientific core of our geolocation capability (that sits with our Principal RF Engineer and research team). Instead, you will own the operational side: deploying ...

Spire

Software Engineer - RFGL Systems

Vienna, VA · Hybrid

$90K - $130K/yr

This role is not the algorithmic or scientific core of our geolocation capability (that sits with our Principal RF Engineer and research team). Instead, you will own the operational side: deploying ...

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As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract principal rf engineer in Washington, DC is $166,741.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,200.00 and $195,900.00 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.

What are the most commonly searched types of Principal Rf Engineer jobs in Washington, DC? The most popular types of Principal Rf Engineer jobs in Washington, DC are:
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SME RF Engineer Senior

AHU Technologies, Inc.

Washington, DC • On-site

$65 - $70/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

TITLE: SMERF Engineer Senior
LOCATION: Washington DC
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in IT, related field, or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 7+ years
INTERVIEWS: In person
Job Description:
The Client looking for the 11-15 years of experience. Provides assessments of technical and operational practices based on leading industry standards specific to the requested technology.
Complete Description:
The Contractor shall provide a RF Engineer with at least five years of experience working at a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The RF Engineering Consultant will be responsible for working with LMR radio system, software, and programs. In addition, the RF Engineering Consultant will also be responsible for designing / testing radio code plugs validating radio and system performance and evaluating new communication devices.
The RF Engineering Consultant will perform technical work in the field of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and wireless communications system engineering, design, and implementation. The consultant will be responsible for program review, compliance with licensing regulations, requirements gathering, design review, change management, and final acceptance of systems. Duties will include RoIP system engineering and radio code plug design / programming. Furthermore, the consultant will conduct short and long-term planning to meet communications requirements. The consultant will also be responsible for performing hardware / software analysis to provide comparative data of performance characteristics and suitability within the existing systems environment.
Skills:
• SME in complex enterprise level projects. Required 11 Years
• Master's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience. Required
• Experience working in a PSAP. Required 5 Years
• interoperable radio experience. Required 3 Years
• Land Mobile Radio experience. Required 3 Years
• Radio network coverage and interference analysis experience. Required 3 Years
• Experience with RF engineering tools including Wizard and drive test tools. Required 3 Years
• Experience in developing fleetmaps, code plugs, and programming radios for public safety. Required 3 Years
• Experience managing Motorola User Configuration Manager. Required 3 Years
• Experience in troubleshooting WS systems, including but not limited to cell, microwave, LMR, UHF, etc. Required 3 Years
• Experience with public safety infrastructure. Required 3 Years
• Experience with P25 radio network. Required 3 Years
• Experience and knowledge of public safety communications and interoperability. Required 3 Years
• Experience and knowledge with LTE and WIMax - Standard practices. Required 3 Years
• Experience and knowledge of PSAP operations. Required 3 Years
Experience and knowledge of wireless communications - combination of theory and practice. Required 3 Years
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour
About Us
AHU Technologies INCis an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that meets and exceeds the evolving IT service needs of leading corporations within the United States. We have been providing IT solutions to customers from different industry sectors, helping them control costs and release internal resources to focus on strategic issues.
AHU Technologies INC was co-founded by visionary young techno-commercial entrepreneurs who remain as our principal consultants. Maintaining working relationships with a cadre of other highly skilled independent consultants, we have a growing number of resources available for development projects. We are currently working on Various projects such as media entertainment, ERP Solutions, data warehousing, Web Applications, Telecommunications and medical to our clients all over the world.

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