RF Engineer Digital

Overview

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ITA is seeking a RF Engineer Digital to join the team supporting the Department of State in Rosslyn, VA. This opportunity is contingent upon successful contract award, expected Spring 2026.

The Bureau of Diplomatic Security is responsible for the protection of U.S. personnel, official facilities, and residences in domestic and overseas locations. This team specifically supports the Technical Surveillance Countermeasures branch, responsible for electronic security, anti-eavesdropping, and protecting diplomatic facilities and personnel from technical threats globally, ensuring secure communications and facilities for U.S. diplomacy.

Responsible for leading the radio frequency (RF) engineering staff in evaluating new Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) RF technologies, both hardware and software-based radios, and information technologies found in the general office environment and for the mobile employee. Evaluates new technologies—including RF and optical—provides technical reports to senior government officials and highlights possible security vulnerabilities while making appropriate recommendations. Conducts open‑source research on emergent technologies, reports on vulnerabilities and potential countermeasures, generates RF environment baselines worldwide, and documents selected vulnerabilities via laboratory testing.

Assists in drafting and reviewing technical security policies and guidelines involving state-of-the-art information technologies and their implementation in Department of State resources. Responsible for gathering information on new technologies and any previous associated research, identifying emanations not previously recognized, and implementing and maintaining a database of signal parameters for future recognition. Assists in various laboratory testing to determine the vulnerabilities associated with, but not limited to, GSM, GPRS, CDMA, IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi‑Fi), Free Space Optical (FSO), and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).

The RF Engineer Digital is responsible for working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition, to support technical and operational requirements.

Travel Requirements: 0-10% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required for program coordination. May be required to travel OCONUS to conduct installation, training, or maintenance at diplomatic facilities. OCONUS travel may include critical threat locations around the world with austere living conditions. Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination.

• Current U.S. Government final Top Secret Personnel Security Clearance and able to qualify for SCI access.
• Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals.
• Five years of radio frequency (RF) work experience with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar field; or at least ten years of equivalent RF work experience.
• Desired experience in advanced radio wave propagation theory, digital communication systems, and bit-stream analysis.
• Familiarity with new and emerging mobile information technologies.
• SIGINT or Signal Analyst experience.
• Familiarity with cryptography and best security practices for computer networks and mobile computers.
• Knowledge of commercial RF technologies, e.g.,…