Senior RF Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Design, develop, and test RF and/or microwave systems architectures, components, circuits, and products, including antenna design, frequency synthesizers, transmitters, and receivers .

Posted 10/9/2026part-timeAdelphi • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $163,192 - $256,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in RF and Microwave Systems Engineering, including antenna design and EW integration, while leading multidisciplinary teams through complex program management and acquisition processes. Proficient in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and compliance with DoD standards.

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RF/Microwave EngineeringElectromagnetic Warfare (EW) SystemsModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)DoD Acquisition ProcessesLeadership and Stakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Antenna DesignFrequency SynthesizersTransmittersReceiversSystem Architecture DevelopmentRF Interference MitigationSpectrum CompatibilityIntegration and TestConfiguration ManagementTechnical Rigor

Soft Skills

Strong LeadershipCommunication SkillsStakeholder Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Acquisition CertificationsArmy Acquisition Corps MembershipAmateur Radio License

Industry Keywords

C5ISRC4ISRProgram ManagementLife Cycle EngineeringInteroperability Challenges

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and test RF and/or microwave systems architectures, components, circuits, and products, including antenna design, frequency synthesizers, transmitters, and receivers
Provide expert-level engineering support for EW integration, program acquisition, and advanced research and development in support of ARL
Lead system and System-of-Systems engineering and architecture development across concept development, requirements definition, system design, integration and test, and fielding
Direct development, specification, and evaluation of RF interference mitigation, spectrum compatibility, and EW solutions
Apply advanced technical principles and contribute to new principles and concepts advancing EW and RF capabilities
Lead MBSE efforts and support configuration management strategy, planning, and control board activities
Guide advanced technological ideas from concept through final product, ensuring technical rigor, interoperability, and engineering standards compliance
Facilitate cross-organization synchronization across PEOs/PMs, Joint Staff, Army Futures Command, and related stakeholders
Provide input for acquisition activities, including program documentation, milestone objectives, acquisition planning, contract management, and program re-solicitation support
Serve as organization spokesperson and senior advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research and applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 years relevant experience with a Master’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Management of Technology
Have or currently pursuing a PhD or Juris Doctorate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Management of Technology
Expert-level knowledge of EW systems, RF/microwave engineering, and DoD System/System-of-Systems engineering and architecture development
Deep understanding of DoD/DoW acquisition processes, program management, and life cycle engineering
Demonstrated ability to resolve complex integration and interoperability challenges and to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills across government, military, and contractor organizations
Extensive experience supporting Army C5ISR/C4ISR programs and Electromagnetic Warfare acquisition and integration preferred
Experience leading MBSE efforts, configuration control boards, and cross-PEO coordination preferred
DoD Acquisition certifications and/or Army Acquisition Corps membership preferred
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Amateur Radio license and hands-on RF experience a plus