RF Design Engineer

Accentuate Staffing; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking an experienced RF Design Engineer for a hybrid role in Huntsville, AL. This position involves leading RF system design, developing signal processing algorithms, and requires a DoD Top Secret security clearance. The compensation starts at $160k+, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance required.
• 10+ years of experience in RF communications and electronic warfare systems, including design, simulation, and implementation.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF communications and electronic warfare system design, including architecture, implementation, and validation.
• Develop and implement advanced signal processing algorithms in embedded environments.
• Conduct modeling and simulation of RF systems.

Skills

RF communications

Software-defined radios

Electronic warfare systems

Embedded C/C++ programming

Digital signal processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

GNURadio

REDHAWK

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is working with a company that is hiring an RF Design Engineer to join their team. This organization develops advanced secure communications and electronic warfare technologies that support mission-critical national security applications. The role will play a key part in leading RF system design efforts and contributing to next-generation solutions that enhance resilient and secure communications. This role is based on-site in a hybrid capacity at the Huntsville, AL office. Compensation begins at $160k+ and is determined by experience, with the flexibility for qualified candidates to pursue compensation aligned with their expertise. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in RF communications, software-defined radios, and electronic warfare systems, with the ability to design, test, and validate solutions that directly impact defense operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF communications and electronic warfare system design, including architecture, implementation, and validation.
• Develop and implement advanced signal processing algorithms in embedded environments.
• Conduct modeling and simulation of RF systems, analyzing system performance under various conditions.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop testing and mission-based scenario evaluations.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and communicate findings to internal stakeholders and government partners.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in RF communications and electronic warfare systems, including design, simulation, and implementation.
• Proficiency with software-defined radio frameworks such as GNURadio, REDHAWK, or similar.
• Strong background in embedded C/C++ programming and digital signal processing.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments and execute complex engineering projects with minimal oversight.