SAIC

Radio Frequency Engineer

SAIC • $90K — $110K *
Crane, IN 47522In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on microwave, RF, electromagnetics, or communications.
  • 3+ years of experience in RF/microwave design, systems engineering, or testing.
  • Hands-on knowledge of RF propagation and modulation schemes.
  • Proficiency with lab equipment including spectrum analyzers and signal generators.
  • Strong skills in technical writing and data analysis; able to manage tasks independently.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen; eligible for a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, integrate, and evaluate RF/EW systems and their test infrastructure.
  • Analyze RF hardware architectures including transmit/receive systems.
  • Perform signal evaluation using lab equipment.
  • Conduct both lab and field testing; handle all phases from setup to post-analysis.
  • Execute RF signal analysis and modeling.
  • Suggest improvements for testing processes to enhance rigor and relevance.
  • Collaborate with systems, software, and modeling teams to deliver results.
  • Write test procedures and technical documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with advanced RF and electronic warfare technologies.
  • Access to a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Hands-on experience with innovative lab equipment and testing.
  • Engagement in meaningful projects with national defense implications.
  • Potential for continued professional development in a high-tech field.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Electrical Engineer with focus on Radio Frequency principals to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane under the JCREW program. In this role, you will design, integrate, and evaluate RF and electronic warfare technologies, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to analyze signals, conduct lab and field testing, and deliver key engineering recommendations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support development, integration, testing, and evaluation of RF/EW systems and test infrastructure.
  • Analyze RF hardware architectures, including transmit/receive chains and interfaces.
  • Use lab equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators) to measure and evaluate signals.
  • Support lab and field testing, handling setup, execution, troubleshooting, and post-test analysis.
  • Perform RF signal analysis, waveform generation, modulation assessment, and RF propagation modeling.
  • Provide recommendations to improve test rigor, repeatability, and mission relevance.
  • Partner with multidisciplinary systems, software, and modeling teams.
  • Author test procedures, technical briefs, and documentation to support decision-making.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization in microwave, RF, electromagnetics, or communications preferred).
  • 3+ years in RF/microwave design, RF systems engineering, or RF testing.
  • Practical knowledge of RF propagation, modulation schemes, waveform analysis, and hands-on lab equipment usage.
  • Strong technical writing, communication, independent task management, and data analysis.
  • U.S. Citizenship; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with EW, wireless, RF propagation, or over-the-air testing.
  • Familiarity with Software-Defined Radios (SDR), DSP, or FPGA-based systems.
  • Experience with RF simulation, verification and validation, or test infrastructure development.
  • Experience drafting test plans and reports; familiarity with secure laboratory environments.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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