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RF Systems Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton. Develop and maintain system-level requirements for RF collection, geolocation, digital radio frequency memory, and special communications systems .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in RF Engineering and Systems Engineering, focusing on the design, development, integration, and testing of RF hardware and software systems. Proficient in advanced RF simulation tools and methodologies, with a strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical solutions effectively.
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RF EngineeringAdvanced RF SimulationLink BudgetsSystems EngineeringTechnical Documentation
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Hard Skills
RF Design ModelingDigital Signal ProcessingTrade StudiesPerformance OptimizationSystem ArchitectureTest Plan DevelopmentIntegration and TestingCOTS-Based RF SystemsDSP AlgorithmsElectromagnetic Simulation
Soft Skills
Technical CommunicationMentorshipStakeholder Engagement
Tools & Technologies
Ansys STKHFSSFEKOMATLABSoftware-Defined RadioModular Open Systems ArchitectureSOSAVITA
Certifications & Qualifications
TS/SCI Clearance
Industry Keywords
RF CollectionGeolocationElectronic WarfareSystem ValidationMission Concept Operations
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and maintain system-level requirements for RF collection, geolocation, digital radio frequency memory, and special communications systems
- Ensure traceability from mission concept of operations through subsystem specifications
- Conduct trade studies and analyses to evaluate design alternatives, performance margins, and technical feasibility
- Perform advanced RF design modeling using electromagnetic and RF simulation tools
- Optimize performance, signal integrity, and link budgets
- Lead concept development, system architecture, and detailed design of integrated RF systems
- Connect custom hardware modules with software-defined radio and digital signal processing layers
- Drive integration, testing, and debugging across hardware, firmware, and operating systems
- Author test plans and lead system validation and verification of requirements
- Serve as the primary technical interface for multidisciplinary teams and government clients
- Provide strategic mentorship to junior engineers
- Support risk identification, mitigation planning, and technical performance measurement tracking throughout the program lifecycle
- Develop RF collection, geolocation, and electronic warfare systems and evolve them with advanced technology solutions
Requirements
What you’ll need- 8+ years of experience in RF engineering and systems engineering focused on the design, development, integration, and testing of custom or COTS-based RF hardware and software systems
- Experience with advanced RF simulation platforms such as Ansys STK, HFSS, FEKO, or MATLAB
- Experience with link budgets and link analysis
- Experience with RF hardware designs and DSP algorithms
- Experience leading Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), test readiness reviews, and final acceptance test reviews
- Experience performing trade studies or analysis of alternatives
- Experience creating marketing whitepapers, proposal technical volume materials, and project technical reports
- Knowledge of engineering documentation processes, including creating systems requirements documents and test plans
- Ability to present technical solutions clearly to stakeholders
- TS/SCI clearance is required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience with Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) principles, SDRs, and open standards such as SOSA and VITA
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering is a nice-to-have
- AI assistance during interviews is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program
- Identity verification and fraud prevention process
- Camera-on expectation during interviews, assessments, and virtual meetings