RF Engineer

Peraton Labs; Maryland; On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; 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. You will assist with hands-on RF measurements, documentation, and lab activities under senior staff guidance.

Responsibilities include testing RF modules, using VNA/Spectrum analyzers, and developing simple schematics during reverse engineering.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in testing and troubleshooting RF power amplifiers, receiver circuits, and other RF components.
• Use RF lab equipment 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 under supervision.

Skills

RF concepts

Lab measurements

schematics reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/RF Engineering

Tools

Vector Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Arbitrary Signal Generators

Software-Defined Radios

Job description

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

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

Qualifications

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 TS/SCI

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

Details

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

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