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RF Test Engineer

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We're looking for a RF Test Engineer to join the Spectacles team! What you'll do: * Develop test solutions (both hardware and software) used to test the RF and wireless subsystems of Spectacles.

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As of Jun 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance rf test 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 Test Engineer vs RF Test Technician?

AspectFreelance Rf Test EngineerRF Test Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in RF testingTechnical diploma or associate degree, on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentContract-based, project-specific, often remote or client sitesLaboratory or manufacturing facilities, on-site testing
Industry UsageDesign firms, consulting, freelance projectsManufacturers, testing labs, production lines

Freelance Rf Test Engineers typically hold engineering degrees and work independently on RF testing projects, often remotely or at client sites. RF Test Technicians usually have technical diplomas and work within labs or production environments. Both roles focus on RF testing but differ in credentials, work setting, and employment structure.

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RF Test Engineer

RF Test Engineer

SAIC

$120K - $160K/yr

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Posted 3 days ago

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Job ID: 2611368
Location: Point Mugu NAWC, CA, US
Date Posted: 2026-04-16
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is searching for an experienced Radio Frequency (RF) Test Engineer to join our team at Point Mugu, CA.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The RF Test Engineer should have proven experience in developing innovative solutions that will be used to meet warfighter needs to support the US Navy relating to Electronic Warfare (EW) capability development. Seeking a candidate with hands-on experience in on-orbit satellite Command and Control (C2) and a strong understanding of the underlying communication infrastructure.
JOB DUTIES:
  • Contribute to the development of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for Counter-C5ISRT (Command, Control, Computing, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting) operations
  • Develop and manage a dynamic database of categorized on-orbit assets to directly support mission readiness by creating and distributing time-sensitive Rapid Reaction Files (RRF)
  • Generate technical documentation: specifications, test reports, and verification document
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems, mechanical, software, engineering, and external vendors)
  • Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts clearly
  • Use verbal and written communication to collaborate on requirements development teams and to present data and explain results to management and customers
  • Hypothesize and develop experiments to provide insight into cause-and-effect. Create and validate experimentation plans/procedures traced to requirements
  • Execute experimentation to characterize and assess effectiveness of subsystems in various laboratory and field environments, including military service-level events.
  • Assist with developing tools, such as Target Return Emulators, Software Defined Radios, and automation software to facilitate experimentation.
  • Apply Systems Engineering knowledge to develop requirements and conduct research and trade studies to validate requirements to support large naval Electronic Support acquisition programs
  • Conduct domestic or international travel to support requirements collaboration, experimentation, and customer meetings

Qualifications
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:
  • Bachelors and a minimum of five (5) years of experience; additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree
  • Strong understanding of RF/microwave principles and system and subsystem-level analysis methodologies
  • Defining, refining, and analyzing requirements while supporting the systems engineering process
  • Programming with MATLAB/Simulink
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Must have an active TS/SCI

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Understanding of satellite payloads and subsystems
  • Knowledge of ground to satellite communication links
  • Ability to work in a lab environment and participate in integration and test activities

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

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