SR RF Systems Engineer
$150K - $225K/yr
Title: SR RF Systems Engineer Key Responsibilities: * Knowledge of fundamental of electrical engineering as it relates to digital signal processing (DSP), alternate waveforms, and analysis of signal ...
$150K - $225K/yr
Title: SR RF Systems Engineer Key Responsibilities: * Knowledge of fundamental of electrical engineering as it relates to digital signal processing (DSP), alternate waveforms, and analysis of signal ...
$150K - $225K/yr
Title: SR RF Systems Engineer Key Responsibilities: * Knowledge of fundamental of electrical engineering as it relates to digital signal processing (DSP), alternate waveforms, and analysis of signal ...
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$150K - $225K/yr
Title: SR RF Systems Engineer Key Responsibilities: * Knowledge of fundamental of electrical engineering as it relates to digital signal processing (DSP), alternate waveforms, and analysis of signal ...
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$150K - $225K/yr
Title: SR RF Systems Engineer Key Responsibilities: * Knowledge of fundamental of electrical engineering as it relates to digital signal processing (DSP), alternate waveforms, and analysis of signal ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$180K - $230K/yr
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior RF Signal Processing Software Engineer to contribute to the successful development of our electromagnetic warfare product line. This role is ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$180K - $230K/yr
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior RF Signal Processing Software Engineer to contribute to the successful development of our electromagnetic warfare product line. This role is ...
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$105 - $231/hr
As a Senior RF/Antenna Engineer, you will lead the development and analysis of RF system architectures and antenna designs for both large and small-scale systems. Your expertise will drive the design ...
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$105 - $231/hr
As a Senior RF/Antenna Engineer, you will lead the development and analysis of RF system architectures and antenna designs for both large and small-scale systems. Your expertise will drive the design ...
$180K - $230K/yr
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior RF Signal Processing Software Engineer to contribute to the successful development of our electromagnetic warfare product line. This role is ...
$180K - $230K/yr
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior RF Signal Processing Software Engineer to contribute to the successful development of our electromagnetic warfare product line. This role is ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$240K - $260K/yr
Senior vendor design certification * Formal RF design credentials such as iBwave (if applicable ... Engineering governance or program-level credentials Preferred Experience: * Hands-on experience ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$240K - $260K/yr
Senior vendor design certification * Formal RF design credentials such as iBwave (if applicable ... Engineering governance or program-level credentials Preferred Experience: * Hands-on experience ...
Senior vendor design certification * Formal RF design credentials such as iBwave (if applicable ... Engineering governance or program-level credentials Preferred Experience: * Hands-on experience ...
Senior vendor design certification * Formal RF design credentials such as iBwave (if applicable ... Engineering governance or program-level credentials Preferred Experience: * Hands-on experience ...
Herndon, VA · On-site
$145K - $218K/yr
Overview of Opportunity Two Six Technologies is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer to develop software for DSP/SDR systems. Engineers will perform architecture design, software development, testing ...
Herndon, VA · On-site
$145K - $218K/yr
Overview of Opportunity Two Six Technologies is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer to develop software for DSP/SDR systems. Engineers will perform architecture design, software development, testing ...
Cellular / RF Engineer (Senior-Level) Location: Bolling AFB, Washington, DC Clearance: Top Secret (Required) This role focuses on assessing, engineering, and optimizing wireless connectivity ...
Cellular / RF Engineer (Senior-Level) Location: Bolling AFB, Washington, DC Clearance: Top Secret (Required) This role focuses on assessing, engineering, and optimizing wireless connectivity ...
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$170K - $220K/yr
The Senior RF Systems Engineer provides management and outreach support to the government customer RF Program Manager. Responsibilities * Utilize knowledge and background in RF technology and ...
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$170K - $220K/yr
The Senior RF Systems Engineer provides management and outreach support to the government customer RF Program Manager. Responsibilities * Utilize knowledge and background in RF technology and ...
As Sr. Cellular /RF Engineer II, you'll design and optimize secure wireless connectivity solutions with the goal of delivering resilient, mission-critical communications across the federal government.
As Sr. Cellular /RF Engineer II, you'll design and optimize secure wireless connectivity solutions with the goal of delivering resilient, mission-critical communications across the federal government.
As a Senior RF Communications Engineer, you will lead the design, analysis, and optimization of RF communications performance across SES Space & Defense's space architectures, assisting in the ...
As a Senior RF Communications Engineer, you will lead the design, analysis, and optimization of RF communications performance across SES Space & Defense's space architectures, assisting in the ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$77K - $176K/yr
R0241837 RF Analysis Engineer, Senior The Opportunity: Do you enjoy contributing to a technical team, while closely working with stakeholders to produce technical outputs that demonstrate the optimal ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$77K - $176K/yr
R0241837 RF Analysis Engineer, Senior The Opportunity: Do you enjoy contributing to a technical team, while closely working with stakeholders to produce technical outputs that demonstrate the optimal ...
Chantilly, VA · Hybrid
$90K - $119K/yr
... RF Payload Engineer with mission analysis expertise to join the Electronic Intercepts and ... This isn't just another engineering role-you'll provide strategic matrix support directly to ...
Chantilly, VA · Hybrid
$90K - $119K/yr
... RF Payload Engineer with mission analysis expertise to join the Electronic Intercepts and ... This isn't just another engineering role-you'll provide strategic matrix support directly to ...
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$90K - $119K/yr
... RF Payload Engineer with mission analysis expertise to join the Electronic Intercepts and ... This isn't just another engineering role-you'll provide strategic matrix support directly to ...
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$90K - $119K/yr
... RF Payload Engineer with mission analysis expertise to join the Electronic Intercepts and ... This isn't just another engineering role-you'll provide strategic matrix support directly to ...
The role is aimed at a senior hands-on engineer who can connect requirements, design trades, integration realities, and productization decisions across the full system. * Own end-to-end RF and system ...
The role is aimed at a senior hands-on engineer who can connect requirements, design trades, integration realities, and productization decisions across the full system. * Own end-to-end RF and system ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$190K - $240K/yr
We are seeking an RF specialist Electrical Engineer to design and develop a custom Software Defined Radio (SDR) based subsystem for the Smartmast platform, our edge-deployed maritime sensing system.
Arlington, VA · On-site
$190K - $240K/yr
We are seeking an RF specialist Electrical Engineer to design and develop a custom Software Defined Radio (SDR) based subsystem for the Smartmast platform, our edge-deployed maritime sensing system.
Washington, DC · On-site
$166K - $220K/yr
The role is aimed at a senior hands-on engineer who can connect requirements, design trades, integration realities, and productization decisions across the full system. * Own end-to-end RF and system ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$166K - $220K/yr
The role is aimed at a senior hands-on engineer who can connect requirements, design trades, integration realities, and productization decisions across the full system. * Own end-to-end RF and system ...
They are seeking a Senior Principal Cyber RF Engineer to solve real-time cyber challenges and work on-site with end users, integrating reverse engineering results into development products.
They are seeking a Senior Principal Cyber RF Engineer to solve real-time cyber challenges and work on-site with end users, integrating reverse engineering results into development products.
Washington, DC · On-site
$166K - $220K/yr
The role is aimed at a senior hands-on engineer who can connect requirements, design trades, integration realities, and productization decisions across the full system. * Own end-to-end RF and system ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$166K - $220K/yr
The role is aimed at a senior hands-on engineer who can connect requirements, design trades, integration realities, and productization decisions across the full system. * Own end-to-end RF and system ...
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| Aspect | Senior RF Engineer | RF Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, certifications like FCC or RF-specific courses | Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field, some certifications beneficial |
| Work Environment | Design, testing, and troubleshooting RF systems in labs or field | Assist in RF system development, testing, and maintenance |
| Responsibilities | Lead projects, optimize RF performance, mentor junior staff | Support RF design, perform measurements, and document results |
The main difference lies in experience and responsibility level. Senior RF Engineers typically lead projects and mentor others, while RF Engineers focus on supporting design and testing tasks. Both roles require similar technical skills and certifications, but the senior position involves more leadership and strategic planning.

$150K - $225K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
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Title:
SR RF Systems EngineerKey Responsibilities:
Knowledge of fundamental of electrical engineering as it relates to digital signal processing (DSP), alternate waveforms, and analysis of signal descriptors
Hands on experience with instrumentation for RF measurements
Provide mission planning and requirements development using an interdisciplinary approach encompassing the entire technical effort to evolve and verify an integrated and total life-cycle balanced set of system, people, and process solutions that satisfy customer needs in support of system acquisitions, including maritime, ground, air, space-based, and RF-enabled collection systems.
Ability to model, simulate, and analyze systems using STK for mission planning, performance prediction, and scenario analysis
Develop technical information to support the government program management decision-making process; assist Government PMs in managing and controlling the definition and management of the system configuration and the translation of the system definition into work breakdown structures.
Develop CONOPS for technical collection operations and management, including RF, sensor, or communications-based mission capabilities.
Oversee contractor development of technical collection systems, RF components, and supporting software in accordance with system requirements.
Demonstrated experience in mission planning and requirements development to evolve and verify an integrated and total lifecycle balanced set of system, people, and process solutions that satisfy customer needs, including systems with RF, sensing, or signal collection elements.
Demonstrated experience supporting systems engineering and integration functions for customer acquisitions, including requirements development, acquisition documentation, test and evaluation, and system design reviews for complex technical and RF-influenced systems.
Experience developing programmatic and technical information to support the program management decision-making process for collection, sensing, or communications systems.
Experience developing, managing, and controlling system configuration documents and work breakdown structures.
Demonstrated experience providing contractor support to government collection systems, RF-enabled platforms, and associated software acquisitions.
Work Environment:
Location:On-site
Travel Requirements:Minimal
Working Hours:Standard
Required Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI with currenty Polygraph
Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related discipline; Master's Degree preferred
Demonstrated ability to serve as the integrating mechanism across technical efforts related to the development, manufacturing, verification, deployment, operations, support, disposal, and training for systems and their life cycle processes
Experience working with the community to prioritize, rank, and task technical and RF-enabled collection capabilities
Experience in processing and exploiting technical intelligence and the production of intelligence products for dissemination to the community
Experience supporting RF, sensing, communications, or signal-based systems within a systems engineering or SETA capacity
Experience in Source Selections
Experience in the oversight of program cost, schedule, and performance
Basic Compensation:
$150,200 to $225,300
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
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Houston, TX, US
1998