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Belcan

Senior RF Design Engineer

Liberty Township, OH · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

Lead RF Engineering Technical Teams and promote a strong engineering culture ... Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to Program Managers and team members. * Lead ...

Dover Corporation

RF Test Engineer

West Chester, OH · On-site

We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components ... MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in: Austin, TX; Columbia, MD; Ventura, CA;

Dover Corporation

RF Test Engineer

West Chester, OH · On-site

$70 - $95/hr

We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components ... MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in: Austin, TX; Columbia, MD; Ventura, CA;

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Dover Corporation

RF Test Engineer

West Chester, OH · On-site

We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components ... MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in: Austin, TX; Columbia, MD; Ventura, CA;

Dover Corporation

RF Test Engineer

West Chester, OH · On-site

We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components ... MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in: Austin, TX; Columbia, MD; Ventura, CA;

3dB Labs

RF Systems Engineer

West Chester, OH · On-site

3dB Labs is seeking skilled engineers at all experience levels who love to solve challenging ... communication systems. Responsibilities: * RF System Design: Design, develop, and analyze RF ...

3dB Labs

RF Systems Engineer

West Chester, OH · On-site

3dB Labs is seeking skilled engineers at all experience levels who love to solve challenging ... communication systems. Responsibilities: * RF System Design: Design, develop, and analyze RF ...

3dB Labs

RF Systems Engineer

West Chester, OH · On-site

3dB Labs is seeking skilled engineers at all experience levels who love to solve challenging ... communication systems. Responsibilities: * RF System Design: Design, develop, and analyze RF ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for intern rf communications engineer in Cincinnati, OH is $18.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.43 and $20.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Intern Rf Communications Engineer vs Rf Communications Engineer?

AspectIntern Rf Communications EngineerRf Communications Engineer
QualificationsEnrolled in or recent graduate of relevant engineering programsBachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field, with relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, supervised, entry-level tasksFull-time professional role, responsible for design, testing, and deployment
ResponsibilitiesAssisting with RF system testing, data collection, and basic analysisDesigning RF systems, troubleshooting, and project management

The main difference lies in experience and responsibility level. Intern Rf Communications Engineers are typically students or recent graduates gaining practical experience, while Rf Communications Engineers are fully employed professionals handling complex tasks and projects.

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Infographic showing various Intern Rf Communications Engineer job openings in Cincinnati, OH as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,546 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Sr Principal Engineer Systems RF Communications

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$124.90 - $187.30/hr

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Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 365 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

85th of 544 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance required for start: Yes

Clearance type: Top Secret

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a cleared or clearable Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead the Systems Engineering Group in the successful completion of RF Communications projects. The role focuses on designing and developing advanced hardware products for military and intelligence customers, driving technical vision, and ensuring alignment between engineering effort and customer mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead design efforts for new hardware products that support National Defense partners.
  • Provide overall technical responsibility for electrical design, development, integration, and test of RF systems.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for external customers and internal engineering teams.
  • Lead and mentor a cross‑disciplinary team of 5–10 engineers throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Facilitate direct contact with end customers to gather feedback and perform technical reviews.
  • Align technical solutions with business goals and program management deliverables.
Examples of Programs and Products at Xetron
  • RF communication and collection systems
  • RF electronic warfare (EW) systems
  • Unique waveform communication products
  • Innovative Digital Signal Processing (DSP) solutions
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other STEM field plus 8 years of progressive experience, or Master of Science plus 6 years, or PhD plus 3 years of progressive experience.
  • Recent design experience with a record of successful RF product designs.
  • Experience leading engineering teams on recent technical development projects.
  • Experience assessing project status in terms of technical, cost, and schedule execution.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Current active Top Secret clearance or higher.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience as an IPT lead, functional lead, or military leadership role.
  • Experience with model‑based system engineering concepts and platforms such as Cameo.
  • Knowledge of ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, MIL‑STD‑499, and/or INCOSE lifecycle processes.
  • Experience integrating antenna, RF subsystems, and processing hardware/software into a complete system.
  • RF modeling, simulation, and analysis including link budgets.
  • MATLAB knowledge and/or experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and apply varied technologies quickly.
  • Ability to serve as liaison to the customer for all engineering efforts.
  • Strong collaboration skills within a team environment.
Benefits & Compensation

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive salary ranging from $124,900 to $187,300, along with 401(k) matching, health and life insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and a 9/80 work schedule. Salaries and bonuses are determined based on role scope, experience, education, and market factors.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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