RF Engineer - FUNDED

The Britton Group is a premier provider of intelligence and national security solutions, specializing in mission-critical IT services, digital transformation, cybersecurity and specialized intelligence support. With over 25 years of experience delivering innovative, secure, and agile solutions to the federal government, The Britton Group stands as a trusted partner in the Intelligence Community (IC), the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Founded in 2013, we are proud to be an SBA certified WOSB and EDWOSB with our headquarters in the Washington, DC Metro area.

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: