RF Comms Engineer

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Requisition Number: 26224

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $ - $

Security Clearance:
Secret

Level of

Experience:

Senior

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior RF Communications Engineer with a proven track record in military and defense systems. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in RF system characterization, satellite communications hardware, and communications signal processing.

• Design and implement a communications link integrity HITL test system for the purpose of determining the effectiveness of satellite communication systems over RF mediums.
• Develop test system parameters such as BER, EVM, Jitter, I/Q phase/amplitude imbalance, achieved Eb/No, etc.
• Include modulation formats such as PM, AM, FM, ASK, PSK, PCM, FSK, QAM, and OFDM.
• Perform link budget analysis, RF propagation modeling and signal conditioning for open‑air emulation.
• Assist in the development of automated test systems and manage multi‑vendor equipment integration.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including program managers, systems engineers, and military stakeholders.
• Provide support and training for deployed systems as needed.
• Travel to support testing as needed.

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• 7+ years of experience in RF engineering and communications system testing including satellite and tactical communications.
• Expert in communications message signal processing.
• Experience with RF test System design and development.
• Experience with satellite communications hardware.
• Expert in using Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and High‑Speed Oscilloscopes.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and digital modulation analysis tools.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic, self‑starting work environment and be adaptable to changing project needs.
• Minimum Secret clearance required to start.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with enhanced security checks.

• 10+ years of experience in RF engineering and communications system testing including satellite and tactical communications.
• Expert in satellite communications message signal processing and communications message design.
• Background in space‑rated hardware development and test, specifically relating to communications subsystems.
• Experience working across entire satellite communications link to include hands on work with ground station, uplink, downlink, and crosslink hardware.
• Experience in designing and working with Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HITL) test systems.
• Exposure to computer programming of satellite communications systems.
• Familiarity with COM/NAV systems for air, land, and sea platforms.

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs;
Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii‑ and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.