RF Communications Systems Engineer

WGS Systems, LLC; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

WGS Systems, LLC seeks an experienced RF Communications Systems Engineer to join our Frederick, Maryland team. The role focuses on system design, performance planning, and testing for military and commercial radio networks, including terrestrial, airborne, and satellite applications.

Candidates should have 10+ years in radio communications, strong modulation and RF propagation knowledge, and the ability to work independently. Occasional travel and collaboration with customers are expected.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
• B.S. in electrical engineering; M.S. preferred.
• 10+ years in radio communication systems and networks.
• Expert in radio network design, modulation, RF propagation, and antenna modeling.
• Strong understanding of data networking protocols and routing.
• Ability to work independently and develop system schematics and detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze military and/or commercial voice and data radio systems at system level.
• Plan, model, and assess performance of radio networks.
• Coordinate with customers during test and deployment events.
• Provide support to prime and sub‑contractors; conduct tests in lab and field.
• Develop system simulations and modeling of communications networks.

Skills

RF engineering

Network design

Modulation

RF propagation

Antenna modeling

Data networking protocols

Engineering analysis

Technical reporting

MATLAB

MS Office

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Company Overview

WGS Systems, a leading innovator in communications and defense industries is looking to expand our leveraging of advanced data solutions for mission‑critical applications. We seek an experienced professional to join our dynamic team in building scalable AI systems from raw, high‑volume data sources. This role offers opportunities to impact real‑world projects in a collaborative, high‑tech environment.

Job Summary

WGS Systems, LLC, is looking for an RF Communications Systems Engineer with varying experience and with backgrounds in military and commercial radio communications system engineering to join our company. Primary work activities will take place in Frederick, Maryland with occasional travel supporting various events. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in the development, analysis, design, and performance planning for military and commercial radio communications and networks. Communications domains include terrestrial, airborne, and satellite with applications in both wideband and narrowband data and voice. Radio networking can include mesh/MANET, point‑to‑point, and point‑to‑multipoint. The candidate should have strong experience and knowledge in modulation, RF propagation, networking protocols, RF performance modeling and planning, and antenna modeling and analysis.

Key Responsibilities/Duties Include

• System level design and analysis of military and/or commercial voice and data radio systems
• Experience with network and radio encryption standards and operations for both commercial and/or military systems
• Radio and network system planning, modeling, and performance analysis
• Design of radio network systems for terrestrial and airborne applications, including mesh/MANET networks
• Design of radio networks for wideband and narrowband voice and data using satellite communications, with demonstrated experience with Iridium, Inmarsat, or others highly desired
• Detailed planning and conducting of communications systems testing
• Close interaction with customer personnel during test and deployment events
• Provide communications integration support to prime and sub‑contractors
• Conduct laboratory and field testing of communications components and systems
• Unit‑level troubleshooting and debugging
• Test results data collection and support of analysis
• Provide weekly status updates to Leadership

Qualification Requirements

• Candidate must be a United States citizen and will be required to maintain a government SECRET security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, master’s degree desired
• 10+ years’ experience with commercial and/or government radio communication systems and networks
• Expert understanding of radio network design, signal modulation, RF propagation and cascade analysis, and antenna performance modeling
• Demonstrated understanding of data networking protocols and routing schema
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to develop system schematics and wiring diagrams
• Ability to independently develop detailed technical reports
• Perform engineering and scientific analysis of collected test data
• Develop system simulations and perform modeling of communications networks
• Proficient in MS Office, Windows‑based applications, Matlab and/or other technical analysis, modeling and design toolsets
• Occasional domestic and international travel will be required

Compensation

• Minimum 108,000 Maximum 147,000

WGS Systems is proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.