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Seasonal Rf Drive Test Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

SAIC

RF Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$160K - $200K/yr

The RF Test Engineer should be able to quickly adapt to a multi-tasking environment and be comfortable working amongst a diverse and energetic team in the pursuit of mission objectives and project ...

SAIC

RF Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

The RF Test Engineer should be able to quickly adapt to a multi-tasking environment and be comfortable working amongst a diverse and energetic team in the pursuit of mission objectives and project ...

Lynk

RF Systems Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Job Summary As a RF Systems Test Engineer at Lynk, you will wear many hats in the world of RF hardware/electronics and software/firmware. The immediate role of the RF Systems Test Engineer will be to ...

Infojini Inc

Automation Test Engineer

Washington, DC

$52 - $68.75/hr

Drive test automation strategy within the DHS ICE Agile development environment. Research and ... Coach and mentor other QA engineer's on automation approaches. Partner with BA's to ensure ...

Zetier

CNO Test Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

CNO Test Engineer Zetier seeks HW/SW Test Engineers to develop and implement automated test ... Experience working in RF (e.g. 802.11ac, Zigbee, SATCOM, SDN, 5g) * Professional experience with ...

Zetier

CNO Test Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

CNO Test Engineer Zetier seeks HW/SW Test Engineers to develop and implement automated test ... Experience working in RF (e.g. 802.11ac, Zigbee, SATCOM, SDN, 5g) * Professional experience with ...

Power3 Solutions

Test Engineer L1

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$80K - $125K/yr

Description Test Engineer Level 1 is a junior-level role responsible for supporting software and ... RF Experience * Software Defined Radio (SDR) Experience * Signals testing experience Qualifications

i3

Test Engineer

Washington, DC

$85K - $163K/yr

Overview We're seeking a Test Engineer to support the operation, troubleshooting, and sustainment ... RF/EW/sensors experience; familiarity with timing/synchronization, data acquisition, or telemetry ...

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How much do seasonal rf drive test engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for seasonal rf drive test engineer in Washington, DC is $142,763.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,000.00 and $163,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seasonal Rf Drive Test Engineer vs RF Test Engineer?

AspectSeasonal Rf Drive Test EngineerRF Test Engineer
CertificationsTypically includes RF or wireless certifications, sometimes seasonal or project-specificOften requires RF or electronics certifications, such as FCC or vendor-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentField-based, conducting drive tests in various outdoor locations during specific seasonsLaboratory or production environment, testing RF equipment and components
Industry UsagePrimarily in telecom and wireless network deployment, focusing on network performanceIn telecom, electronics manufacturing, or testing labs, focusing on device or component performance

Seasonal Rf Drive Test Engineers focus on field testing wireless networks during specific seasons, while RF Test Engineers typically work in labs testing RF hardware and devices. Both roles require RF certifications but differ mainly in work environment and application focus.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Rf Drive Test Engineer job openings in Washington, DC as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 87% Full Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $142,763 per year, or $68.6 per hour.
RF Test Engineer

RF Test Engineer

SAIC

Chantilly, VA

$160K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist the Government in developing operational concepts, mission threads, architectures, test plans, test execution checklists, and data handling procedures for R&D projects.

  • Lead test execution functions by running test execution checklists and finalizing all aspects of test plans.

  • Write test reports summarizing test results.

SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

66th of 207 rated it services

Job description

Job ID: 2612333

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-07

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced mid-level/senior engineer with technical and practical understanding of RF systems and phenomenology to support advanced technology development and demonstration programs in support of resiliency spanning a diverse set of global threats. The engineer should have specific experience with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems, as well as operations and testing experience. The technology-oriented engineer should understand both technical and programmatic aspects of fielded and planned future RF technologies, including operational concepts, applied technology, and system architectures, in order to facilitate the demonstration and transition of novel resilient capabilities to operations. The RF Test Engineer should be able to quickly adapt to a multi-tasking environment and be comfortable working amongst a diverse and energetic team in the pursuit of mission objectives and project success.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•    Assist the Government in developing operational concepts (CONOPS), mission threads, architectures for R&D projects, test plans, test execution checklists, and writing data handling procedures
•    Advise the customer on how to coordinate with internal and external community partners to identify technology gaps, design technology development plans, and execute technology projects/programs for successful transition into customer systems
•    Ensure the R&D efforts are planned and conducted on a sound engineering basis including management of technical risks
•    Support test planning activities by coordinating with test sites, program offices, operators, and approval authorities
•    Lead the test execution functions, as the test director, by running test execution checklists and finalizing all aspects of the test plans
•    Write test reports summarizing test results
•    Identify gaps between capabilities and acquisition program needs being conducted by the Government acquisition office customers
•    Provide support to acquisition, source selection and programmatic processes
•    Provide technical support to customer activities such as participation in program readiness and design reviews
•    Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, brief Government and industry as required

Qualifications

•    BS in engineering or science discipline related to physics, engineering, or mathematics
•    Minimum of 9 years of related experience
•    Experience with development of RF technologies for Space Applications
•    Experience and knowledge related to field testing efforts
•    Superb technical skills and experience related to space hardware, RF sensors and subsystems, and associated signal/image processing methods
•    Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of Defense
•    Extensive experience with IC architectures, spacecraft, and payloads
•    Effective interpersonal skills and strong briefing and writing skills
•    Ability to communicate very technical subjects to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of technical expertise
•    Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
 

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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