RF Systems Engineer

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the end-to-end lifecycle of complex technical systems involving both hardware and software. This role focuses on systems engineering, technical program execution, and stakeholder coordination, with an emphasis on RF systems, communications infrastructure, and emerging technologies.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, preferably in electrical engineering, and experience managing technical development efforts from requirements through testing and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Support the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, testing, and deployment
• Develop and manage technical requirements, Statements of Work (SOW), and supporting documentation
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and internal teams to deliver technical solutions on time and within budget
• Lead and participate in formal program reviews and technical evaluations
• Develop and execute test plans, coordinate testing activities, and document test results
• Perform hands-on validation and troubleshooting of technical systems
• Identify and advocate for innovative technical solutions to meet mission needs
• Support customer contracting processes, including SSJs and acquisition documentation
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather user requirements and ensure alignment with system capabilities
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in designated areas
• Support system deployment approvals and coordinate field testing activities
• Contribute to operations and maintenance (O&M) efforts for deployed systems
• Facilitate communication between technical teams, partners, and stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph
• Must be willing and able to work fully on-site
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred) or related technical field
• 7-20 years of experience in systems engineering or related technical roles
• Experience supporting the full lifecycle of complex systems involving hardware and software
• Experience developing requirements, test plans, and technical documentation
• Experience working with third-party vendors and managing technical deliverables
• Experience conducting system validation, testing, and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of RF systems, communications infrastructure, networking, and related technologies
• Experience supporting customer contracting and acquisition processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor technical documentation for diverse audiences
• Ability to manage multiple technical efforts across short and mid-term timelines
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with satellite communications or satellite systems
• Experience with computer networking technologies
• Familiarity with customer-specific technical tools and environments
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Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.

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