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Huntington Ingalls Industries

$68K - $161K/yr

We are seeking highly skilled RF Communications Engineers with a proven track record in military and defense systems. The ideal candidates bring deep expertise in RF system characterization ...

BlackSky

Senior RF Engineer

Tukwila, WA

Senior RF Engineer About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the ... As part of the Communications Engineering team, you will be instrumental in engineering design ...

HII's Mission Technologies division

$68K - $161K/yr

We are seeking highly skilled RF Communications Engineers with a proven track record in military and defense systems. The ideal candidates bring deep expertise in RF system characterization ...

BlackSky

Senior RF Engineer

Tukwila, WA · On-site

Senior RF Engineer About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the ... As part of the Communications Engineering team, you will be instrumental in engineering design ...

Albedo

Senior RF Systems Engineer

Broomfield, CO

$150K - $170K/yr

Own space-ground/space-space communication link design and RF subsystem architecture across S-band, X-band, and Ka-band * Lead full radio development efforts from concept through integration and test ...

Blue Origin, LLC

RF Systems Engineer III

Seattle, WA · On-site

As an RF Systems Engineer III within the Advanced Capabilities organization, you will support a ... Working closely with the Chief Communications Architect , you will help shape the future of ...

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As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance rf communications engineer in the United States is $117,680.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,500.00 and $139,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Rf Communications Engineer vs Wireless Communications Technician?

AspectFreelance Rf Communications EngineerWireless Communications Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications like FCC or CompTIATechnical diploma or associate degree, industry certifications
Work EnvironmentProject-based, consulting, remote or on-siteOn-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting
Employer & IndustryConsulting firms, telecom companies, government agenciesTelecom providers, network service companies

Freelance Rf Communications Engineers typically hold engineering degrees and certifications, working independently on projects such as network design and optimization. Wireless Communications Technicians focus on installation and maintenance of wireless systems, often working on-site. Both roles are vital in the wireless industry but differ in responsibilities, credentials, and work settings.

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Radio Frequency (RF) / Communications Engineer with Security Clearance

UICGS and Bowhead Family of Companies

North Charleston, SC • On-site

Other

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Overview Bowhead seeks a Radio Frequency (RF) / Communications Engineer to join our team supporting NIWC Atlantic. The engineer will play a critical role in the research, development, and rapid prototyping of the Agnostic Mission Message Orchestrator (AMMO) project. While the hardware team builds the physical box, this role is responsible for making it communicate.

Focused on logical integration and signal performance, this position ensures robust, secure, and resilient connectivity to U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) operational networks by provisioning, configuring, and optimizing 5G/LTE, tactical mesh, and SATCOM transport layers at the tactical edge. This position is 100% onsite.

No hybrid/flex or remote work schedules are permitted for this effort. Responsibilities • Design, configure, and optimize the logical network architecture, IP routing, and data flow for the AMMO prototypes. • Provision, tune, and manage the wireless transport layers, strictly focusing on the signal and network configuration of 5G/LTE modules, military tactical radios, and SATCOM terminals.

• Implement software/configuration solutions for signal tuning and interference mitigation. • Ensure seamless logical interoperability and secure data transit between the AMMO edge node and existing USMC tactical networks. • Execute field testing to validate network survivability, signal range, bandwidth availability, and overall communication performance in simulated tactical environments.

• Define precise antenna specifications, signal isolation needs, and optimal placement requirements, handing these specifications off to the Hardware Engineer for physical construction. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering (with RF focus), or a related technical discipline.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in RF network architecture, logical systems configuration, and wireless signal optimization. • Demonstrated expertise in configuring and tuning 5G/LTE cellular networks, tactical radio networks, and IP routing protocols. • Familiarity with USMC or broader DoD tactical communication networks, data architectures, and network security protocols.

• Proven ability to analyze RF signals and troubleshoot network connectivity drops in a fast-paced R&D environment. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a Secret clearance. Physical Demands: • Requires physical mobility to set up, configure, and monitor network testing equipment in both laboratory and field testing environments.

• May require occasional work outdoors for RF range testing, signal verification, and network validation. • Must be able to lift, move, and position equipment in both indoor and outdoor environments, including on uneven or natural surfaces. • Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Must be able to lean, crouch, twist, bend, and squat as needed to inspect or analyze equipment. • Must be able to work outdoors in deployed environments and perform duties in adverse weather conditions, including cold, rain, snow, and heat. #LI-MN1

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