Radio Frequency Engineer

Insight Global; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior RF Engineering Technician to support a federal program in Norfolk, VA. The role focuses on RF system testing, integration, and field deployment across lab and operational environments.

You will perform advanced RF testing and validation at component, subsystem, and system levels, with hands-on work on VNA, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and related equipment. Expect CONUS/OCONUS deployment and shipboard environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of RF systems or complex electronic systems experience.
• Hands-on RF test equipment experience (VNA, spectrum analyzer, etc.).
• Strong RF fundamentals: frequency analysis, impedance, signal loss.
• Experience with S-parameter testing (S11/S21).
• Ability to read schematics and RF/system documentation.
• Linux system administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced RF component and system-level testing to meet requirements.
• Set up and operate RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, meters).
• Analyze S-parameter and RF performance (S11/S21, insertion loss, freq response).
• Lead system integration, validation, and UAT across lab and field env.
• Troubleshoot RF systems and perform root cause analysis.
• Support deployment and field testing including maritime platforms.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, reports, and training materials.

Skills

RF testing

S-parameter testing

RF fundamentals

S11/S21 analysis

Troubleshooting

System integration

Schematics reading

Linux admin

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

VNA

Spectrum analyzer

Signal generator

Oscilloscope

Power meters

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a qualified Senior RF Engineering Technician supporting a federal program in Norfolk, VA.

This individual will play a critical role in RF system testing, integration, and field deployment across both lab and operational environments. This candidate is responsible for performing advanced RF testing and validation at the component, subsystem, and full system level. The ideal candidate has deep experience with RF test methodologies, signal analysis, and complex troubleshooting, and can independently support deployment activities, including CONUS/OCONUS and shipboard environments.

• Perform advanced RF component and system-level testing to ensure hardware meets manufacturer and mission requirements
• Set up and operate RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, power meters)
• Execute and analyze S-parameter and RF performance testing (S11/S21, insertion loss, frequency response, signal integrity)
• Lead system integration, validation, and UAT across lab and field environments
• Troubleshoot complex RF systems and perform root cause analysis at component and system levels
• Support CONUS/OCONUS deployment, installation, and field testing, including maritime platforms
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including test procedures, reports, and training materials

Required Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• 10+ years of experience supporting RF systems, SIGINT platforms, or complex electronic systems
• Extensive hands-on experience with RF test equipment, including VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, and power meters
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, including frequency analysis, signal propagation, impedance matching, and signal loss
• Experience performing and interpreting S-parameter testing (S11, S21) and RF performance analysis
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex RF systems at component, subsystem, and system levels
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and RF/system documentation
• Experience supporting system integration, testing, and field deployments
• Proficiency with Linux system administration (disk management, permissions, RAID, system architecture)