RF Engineer

Peraton; Aberdeen, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Labs is seeking a RF Engineer to support testing, characterization, and basic analysis of radio-frequency systems used in communications, UAS control, and threat device assessment. The candidate will perform hands-on RF measurements and document results under supervision of senior engineers.

Qualified candidates hold a BS in Electrical/RF Engineering, have 2 years of related experience, understand RF concepts, and can read simple schematics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• 2 years of experience with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
• Basic understanding of RF concepts such as gain, impedance, bandwidth, and signal behavior
• Hands-on lab experience with RF test equipment
• Ability to read and learn to develop simple schematics and block diagrams
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn advanced RF techniques and support more experienced team members
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

• Assist in testing and troubleshooting RF power amplifiers, receiver circuits, and other RF components
• Use RF lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Signal Generators, and Software-Defined Radios to collect measurements and verify system performance
• Support characterization of cellular and wireless communication systems related to jamming and interference testing
• Help develop basic schematics and block diagrams during reverse engineering activities of RF based devices
• Perform introductory RF signal analysis on UAS control systems and help prepare technical summaries or reports
• Support senior staff in evaluating high power RF transmitter and jamming systems, including basic amplifier stage measurements
• Assist with receiver and antenna test activities, including documenting performance results and configuration changes
• Participate in maintaining MASINT chamber setups and help execute EMI test activities in accordance with Mil-Std-461F under supervision
• Prepare clear documentation, diagrams, and organized test data for engineering review

Skills

RF Engineering

Lab testing

Schematic reading

Analytical skills

Willingness to learn

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or RF Engineering

Tools

Vector Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Arbitrary Signal Generators

Software-Defined Radios

Job description

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
• 2 years of experience with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
• Basic understanding of RF concepts such as gain, impedance, bandwidth, and signal behavior
• Hands on lab experience with common RF test equipment, either through coursework, internships, or personal projects
• Ability to read and learn to develop simple schematics and block diagrams
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn advanced RF techniques and support more experienced team members
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to UAS systems, SDRs, RF signal analysis, or communications systems (academic or project-based experience accepted)
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC concepts or military standards
• Interest in reverse engineering or RF device teardown work

Peraton Labs is searching for a RF Engineer to support testing, characterization, and basic analysis of radio-frequency systems used in communications, UAS control, and threat device assessment. The candidate will work under the guidance of senior engineers and technicians and assist with hands on RF measurements, documentation, and lab activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in testing and troubleshooting RF power amplifiers, receiver circuits, and other RF components
• Use RF lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Signal Generators, and Software-Defined Radios to collect measurements and verify system performance
• Support characterization of cellular and wireless communication systems related to jamming and interference testing
• Help develop basic schematics and block diagrams during reverse engineering activities of RF based devices
• Perform introductory RF signal analysis on UAS control systems and help prepare technical summaries or reports
• Support senior staff in evaluating high power RF transmitter and jamming systems, including basic amplifier stage measurements
• Assist with receiver and antenna test activities, including documenting performance results and configuration changes
• Participate in maintaining MASINT chamber setups and help execute EMI test activities in accordance with Mil-Std-461F under supervision
• Prepare clear documentation, diagrams, and organized test data for engineering review

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