RF Engineer - FUNDED

We are seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Integrator
with SATCOM experience to support our Virginia-based Federal Government client. The
ideal candidate should possess the following skills.
• Experience designing, installing, and maintaining iDirect-based Very Small
Aperture Terminal (VSAT) test networks, including multiple modem types and
antenna front-end configurations.
• Strong background integrating commercial VSAT technologies to meet customer
or program requirements, supported by independent research, planning, and
technical trade studies.
• Proven ability to conduct satellite signal environment surveys, including
performance evaluation, signal validation, and quality verification of recorded
data.
• Proficiency in Python for signal analysis, automation, and data processing, with
experience using open-source DSP and scientific computing libraries.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining end-to-end RF/data
pipelines, from analog front-end capture through ingestion, processing, and
storage in post-processing databases.
• Solid understanding of RF and antenna systems, particularly as applied to VSAT
and satellite communications environments.
• Ability to effectively operate in test, lab, and field environments with minimal
supervision.

Location: Reston, VA


Clearance: Active Top-Secret


Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications:

• • DoD TS/SCI clearance
• • Engineering Degree (Electrical, Systems, etc.) to support this technical role
• • Minimum of 8 years’ experience with RF and Satellite Communications
• (SATCOM)
• • Background supporting government, defense, or IC-related satellite
• communications programs.
• • Willingness to work non-standard schedules, including shift work, overtime,
• weekends, and travel up to 40%

Desired Qualifications:

• • Experience with VSAT-focused signal exploitation or monitoring systems.
• • Familiarity with automating test networks or analysis pipelines using Bash,
• Python, or similar scripting tools.
• • Hands-on experience performing digital signal processing (DSP) on IQ data,
• including analysis and troubleshooting using Linux-based systems.

Company Benefits: