RF Engineer

GTMR, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

GTMR, Inc. is seeking an RF Engineer for a full-time position in Arlington, VA. The role involves designing and optimizing RF systems to support Department of Defense operations, ensuring communication security and compliance. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and an active DoD Secret security clearance.

This position is contingent upon contract award and requires on-site support. Competitive salary ranges from $165,000 to $185,000 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of RF engineering experience or 5 years in spectrum management.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.
• Experience with RF architectures and interference analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide RF engineering support for spectrum monitoring systems.
• Design and optimize RF architectures and signal paths.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.

Skills

RF engineering experience

Technical RF solutions

Frequency usage analysis

RF modeling and simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

DoD Inter-service Radio Frequency Management School

Tools

RF modeling tools

Simulation software

RF test equipment

Job description

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Full Time Professional 2.1 Arlington, VA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1274

Salary Range: $165,000.00 To $185,000.00 Annually

CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD AND FUNDING

JOB SUMMARY

Corvus Consulting LLC is seeking an RF Engineer to support a Department of Defense Chief Information Officer (DoD CIO) Persistent Spectrum Monitoring mission. This position is contingent upon contract award and will provide RF engineering expertise for mission‑critical spectrum operations across global DoD environments.

The RF Engineer will focus on designing, analyzing, monitoring, and optimizing RF systems that support DoD CIO spectrum initiatives. This role will directly support DoD stakeholders by delivering technical RF solutions that enable secure, interference‑free communication and operational readiness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide RF engineering support for persistent spectrum monitoring systems
• Design, evaluate, and optimize RF architectures, antennas, receivers, and RF signal paths
• Analyze frequency usage, RF propagation, interference, and system performance
• Support DoD CIO stakeholders and mission partners
• Perform RF modeling, simulation, and signal analysis; recommend mitigation strategies
• Ensure RF systems comply with DoD, host nation, and international spectrum regulations
• Prepare engineering reports, technical documentation, system diagrams, and test plans
• Collaborate with government, coalition, and technical engineering teams
• Serve as a subject matter expert for RF engineering tools, principles, and measurement equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of RF engineering experience; or
• Graduate of a DoD Inter-service Radio Frequency Management School (or DoD equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years RF or spectrum management experience
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required

Preferred Qualifications:

• iNARTE RF Engineer, Spectrum Management Engineer, or Certified Spectrum Manager (CSM) certification
• Certified Project Manager highly desirable
• Experience with RF modeling tools, simulation software, and RF test equipment

Additional Information

• Position is contingent upon contract award
• On-site support required (location based on DoD CIO mission needs)
• Salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and contract funding

Corvus Consulting, LLC provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and offers equal opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Corvus Consulting, LLC, will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose compensation information.

Reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, as long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties or be of a safety concern.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.

Disclaimer: The listed duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities.