Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Arcfield; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking an experienced Radio Frequency (RF) engineer in Huntsville, Alabama, to contribute to innovative Range Safety solutions. The successful candidate will design and integrate RF systems, review requirements, and collaborate across various teams.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, over 10 years of RF engineering experience, and strong analytical skills. Familiarity with RF test equipment and range safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5 years of relevant education.
• 10+ years of relevant RF engineering experience.
• Experience with RF hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate RF systems as part of range safety solutions.
• Review and refine system requirements throughout the lifecycle.
• Design, build, and test prototype RF systems.

Skills

RF engineering experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Oscilloscope

Power meter

Spectrum analyzer

Signal generator

Job description

THIS POSITION IS FOR STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING- STC, An Arcfield Company. Strategic Technology Consulting (STC), an Arcfield Company, is seeking an experienced Radio Frequency (RF) engineer with strong technical depth in design and test of RF systems to support innovative Range Safety solutions for Major Range and Test Facility Bases (MRTFBs). This role requires analytical skills to design RF systems as part of the Range Safety solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate RF systems as part of range safety solutions.
• Review and refine system requirements throughout the lifecycle, ensuring traceability, verification, and compliance with program objectives.
• Design, build, and test prototype RF systems to verify and validate the design solution as it matures to production.
• Collaborate with mission engineers, platform architects, and government stakeholders to translate operational needs into executable system architectures and integrated technical solutions.

Qualifications

• BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5 (Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline; Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant RF engineering experience, with demonstrated range safety knowledge.
• Experience with RF hardware and software.
• Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator.
• Familiarity with MRTFB range safety standards and regulations including Range Commanders Council (RCC) requirements.
• Knowledgeable about MRTFB operations and flight test practices for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.