RF Systems Engineer (Senior) - San Antonio TX

HireClearedTalent18 days ago
San Antonio, TX, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

RF Systems Engineer Senior

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $86,800 to $198,000 annually

ABOUT THIS ROLE

You lead RF systems engineering for mission programs supporting the Air Force and Space Force. You design and evolve RF solutions, integrate complex systems, and support range environments for defensive and offensive cyberspace operators.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead RF systems design and engineering activities for mission programs
  • Translate operational needs into technical specifications and RF system designs
  • Perform RF design, testing, troubleshooting, and optimization
  • Support integration of RF systems such as backhaul and transport technologies
  • Apply RF principles, antenna theory, and propagation models in system development
  • Troubleshoot complex RF and cellular systems across hardware, software, and integration layers
  • Present technical information to non-technical stakeholders
  • Support cross-disciplinary engineering efforts across hardware, software, and integration teams

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • RF communications and systems engineering
  • RF design and test tooling
  • Antenna theory and propagation modeling
  • Cellular and RF system troubleshooting
  • Cross-technology integration experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • 3+ years of experience in engineering, including RF communications, technology, and systems
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree in Engineering preferred
  • Knowledge of GSM, UMTS, CDMA, or LTE preferred
  • Satellite communications experience preferred
  • Project leadership experience preferred

CLEARANCE & LOCATION

Clearance: TS SCI

Work Model: Onsite, Hybrid, or Remote based on role listing and mission needs

Employment: Full-Time

U.S. Citizenship Required

Required Skills

Cellular and RF system troubleshooting
Cross-technology integration experience
RF design and test tooling
Antenna theory and propagation modeling
RF communications and systems engineering