Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Solidus Technical Solutions; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidus Technical Solutions is seeking a Radio Frequency Engineer for on-site work in Plano, TX or McKinney, TX. An active Top Secret security clearance is required to be eligible for hire.

The role focuses on RF platforms, including AESA, DREX subassemblies, and RF measurement equipment, with collaboration across engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production and deployment. The successful candidate will lead technical investigations, develop analysis tools, run

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Extensive proficiency with RF testing equipment and measurements.
• Experience with AESA, DREX subassemblies, and live production programs.
• Strong technical leadership and ability to transfer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed failure investigations and provide actionable recommendations to address systemic issues and prevent recurrence.
• Develop analysis tools and run simulations to aid problem identification and resolution.
• Perform comprehensive trade studies to optimize system performance and guide future developments.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers to develop and validate technical solutions.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks throughout the program lifecycle.
• Generate clear technical reports and present findings to management and customers.
• Provide on-site technical support to operations and production teams.

Skills

RF engineering

AESA knowledge

DREX subassemblies

RF test equipment

MATLAB

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

Power Meters

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Job description

Category:Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

This position requires onsite work in Plano, TX or McKinney, TX and an active Top Secret security Clearance. Candidates who do not hold this clearance are not eligible for hire.

Solidus has an immediate need for an Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support our production and sustainment programs. The ideal candidate brings extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with a variety of RF platforms, including Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA), Digital Receiver Exciter (DREX) Subassemblies, and RF measurement equipment. In this role, you will collaborate across engineering disciplines to investigate, troubleshoot, and solve complex system and subsystem issues that arise during production, testing, and hardware deployment. This position requires strong technical leadership, advanced technical investigations, and a commitment to knowledge transfer within the team.

Day in the Life:

• Conduct detailed failure investigations and provide actionable recommendations to address systemic issues and prevent recurrence
• Develop analysis tools and run simulations to assist with problem identification and resolution
• Perform comprehensive trade studies to optimize overall system performance and guide future technical developments
• Partner closely with Systems Engineers to develop, implement, and validate technical solutions
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks throughout the program lifecycle
• Generate clear, detailed technical reports and present findings directly to management and external customers
• Provide daily, dependable on-site technical support to operations and production teams

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Active Top Secret clearance is required
• 8 years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Cultural fit amongst a collaborative team environment
• Advanced proficiency with RF-related equipment, including Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Meters, Oscilloscopes, and DMMs
• Proven experience with RF/Antenna testing in compact ranges and anechoic chambers, including the calibration and maintenance of chamber equipment for accurate measurements
• Direct experience with Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA) and extensive knowledge of Digital Receiver Exciter (DREX) Subassemblies
• Experience working directly on a live production program
• Experience generating functional analysis tools using MATLAB

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued SCI/SAP security clearance
• Proven ability to support operations across multiple site locations in a fast-paced, dynamic, and results-based production environment
• Experience generating and presenting preliminary and critical design reviews (PDR/CDR)
• Prior experience delivering technical briefings or presentations, paired with excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefit selection, customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies, certifications, and clearance status will influence the final salary.

What we will bring:

Solidus offers you an exciting opportunity to tackle the nation's greatest challenges applying innovation and expertise to produce cutting-edge results that have a long-lasting impact. We offer outstanding benefits, generous PTO and much more!

Solidus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities regarding all terms and conditions of employment to all employees and qualified applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Company will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.