RF/Communications Engineer

*Active Secret Clearance needed for consideration*

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking an RF / Communications Engineer to support a critical program based in Orlando, FL . This position is a full-time , onsite role. The RF / Communications Engineer will provide engineering and technical expertise in support of the design, integration, testing, and sustainment of RF and communications systems across training, operational, and enterprise environments. This role is vital to ensuring communications capabilities are reliable, interoperable, secure, and compliant with all technical and regulatory requirements.

As an RF / Communications Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting RF architecture design, spectrum management, communications integration, and performance validation-directly contributing to mission readiness and operational success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support analysis, design, and development of RF and communications system architectures.
• Assist with frequency planning, spectrum management coordination, and interference mitigation.
• Support integration of communications systems with platforms, networks, and training environments.
• Participate in developing and reviewing technical requirements, interface specifications, and communications documentation.
• Support installation, configuration, testing, and validation of RF and communications equipment.
• Participate in test events, demonstrations, exercises, and Government Acceptance Testing (GAT).
• Collect and analyze performance data related to RF coverage, reliability, latency, and interoperability.
• Assist with troubleshooting RF and communications issues and provide recommendations to improve system performance and resilience.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, network engineers, cybersecurity teams, trainers, and program managers to ensure communications systems support mission objectives and operational readiness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, RF Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years supporting RF or communications engineering within a DoD, Federal, or enterprise environment
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • RF and communications system design and integration
  • Spectrum management and frequency coordination
  • Communications testing and performance analysis
  • Interoperability and interference mitigation
  • Technical documentation and stakeholder coordination
• Active Secret Clearance

Compensation to include:

Salary Range: $100,000 - $126,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave if required by law

This job opens for applications on March 10, 2026 and will remain open for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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Keywords: RF Engineering, Radio Frequency, Communications Engineering, Spectrum Management, Frequency Coordination, Interference Mitigation, RF Testing, Signal Propagation, DoD Engineering, Communications Integration, Interoperability, Network Integration, Communications Architecture, RF Analysis, Communications Systems, Defense Engineering, Tactical Communications, Enterprise Communications, Government Acceptance Testing, RF Troubleshooting, System Reliability, Systems Engineering