Precise Systems

RF Engineer

Precise Systems$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 3+ years of experience in microwave and RF systems engineering.
  • Knowledge of RF communications, modulation schemes, and waveform analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with RF testing equipment like spectrum and vector network analyzers.
  • Understanding of RF architectures and integration testing.
  • Strong documentation skills for technical data analysis and recommendations.
  • Effective communication skills for collaborative technical environments.

Responsibilities

  • Support design, development, integration, and testing of RF and EW systems.
  • Perform RF signal analysis and waveform generation.
  • Utilize RF lab equipment for signal measurement and evaluation.
  • Assist with setup and execution of operational test events.
  • Contribute to RF modeling, simulation, and coverage assessments.
  • Analyze RF hardware architectures and integration considerations.
  • Develop test procedures and technical documentation for decision-making.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge electronic warfare and RF systems.
  • Engagement in diverse testing environments, both laboratory and field-based.
  • Contribution to national security and government mission capabilities.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and expert engineers.
  • Potential for professional growth and skill refinement in a fast-paced setting.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Precise Systems seeks an RF Engineer, Journeyman to support our government customer. In this role, you will support the design, integration, test, and evaluation of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, RF test infrastructure, and associated technologies, with emphasis on RF signal analysis, waveform generation, laboratory and field testing, modeling and simulation, and technical assessment of system performance.

This position is ideal for an engineer who combines strong RF fundamentals with hands-on test experience and a mission-focused mindset. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and evaluation of capabilities that improve the Government's ability to assess RF systems, validate performance, and support operationally relevant test and evaluation activities in secure laboratory and field environments.

This role requires in-person support

Responsibilities:
  • Support the design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation of RF and EW systems, subsystems, and supporting test infrastructure.
  • Perform RF signal analysis, waveform generation, modulation assessment, and technical evaluation of RF communications and propagation effects.
  • Use RF laboratory and test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, and related instrumentation to construct, acquire, define, measure, and evaluate RF signals and waveforms.
  • Support laboratory, field, and operationally relevant test events, including setup, execution, troubleshooting, data collection, and post-test analysis.
  • Assist with RF modeling and simulation, verification and validation, and assessment of RF coverage, antenna effectiveness, and related performance characteristics.
  • Support analysis of RF hardware architectures, including transmit and receive chains, interfaces, and integration considerations.
  • Contribute to the development and evaluation of test procedures, technical documentation, reports, briefs, and recommendations supporting customer decision-making.
  • Support test equipment setup, maintenance, calibration awareness, and technical readiness in both lab and field environments.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams supporting systems engineering, software development, modeling and simulation, and test and evaluation activities.
  • Provide engineering recommendations to improve test rigor, repeatability, efficiency, and mission relevance.
  • Support work in secure environments and travel as required to support customer test events and mission needs.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Concentration in microwave engineering, radio frequency theory, electromagnetics, or communications systems preferred.
  • 3+ years of related professional experience in microwave and radio frequency design, RF test, RF systems engineering, or closely related work.
  • Working knowledge of RF communications, propagation, modulation schemes, and waveform analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with RF measurement and laboratory equipment, including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and signal generators.
  • Understanding of RF transmit and receive architectures and associated integration and test considerations.
  • Ability to analyze technical data and clearly document findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative technical environment.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and contribute in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting test and evaluation of RF and EW systems.
  • Field experience with RF propagation testing, over-the-air testing, or other operationally relevant test events.
  • Experience with RF modeling and simulation, verification and validation, or test infrastructure development.
  • Experience preparing test plans, technical reports, briefing materials, or other engineering documentation.
  • Familiarity with secure laboratory environments, developmental test activities, and troubleshooting of integrated systems.
  • Ability to support higher-classification tasking as required by assignment.


Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

About Precise Systems

Precise Systems is a professional services company currently working for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force. Precise Systems provides professional services in the areas of program management, administrative support, engineering, logistics, and information technology. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Lexington Park, Maryland.
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