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Advanced RF Electronics Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US💼 Full-time💰 $171,400–$171,400🗓 2026-10-01

Core

Senior Project Leader investigating and maturing cutting-edge radio frequency (RF) collection technologies for National Security Systems.

Role type

Senior Project Leader – Payload Systems Engineer (RF)

Builds

RF collection system designs and prototypes for National Security Space Technology enterprise

Domain

Defense / Signals Intelligence / Radio Frequency

Required skills

RF technologies, signal processing, systems engineering, program management, technology maturation, stakeholder management, government acquisition lifecycle

Preferred skills

Overhead SIGINT systems operations, National Security Space funding/investment methods, government program office experience

Technologies

RF collection systems, SIGINT systems

Responsibilities

Investigate and mature new RF technologies for implementation; integrate expertise in prototyping, testing, and modeling; collaborate with stakeholders to identify capabilities; communicate findings to senior government officials; lead engineering studies to analyze RF system designs and evaluate trade-offs

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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