RF Engineer – Defense & National Security (Onsite)

Blu Omega Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Blu Omega is seeking an RF Engineer to support a federal program focused on advanced communications and radio frequency systems in Washington, DC. The role covers design, analysis, integration, testing, and sustainment of RF and communications systems in a mission-driven environment.

Primarily onsite with potential hybrid arrangements, the position requires active US security clearance and US citizenship. Final compensation ranges from $110k to $190k annually depending on skills, experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting RF engineering, communications engineering, systems integration, or related technical functions.
• Knowledge of RF fundamentals, including electromagnetic theory, signal propagation, modulation techniques, antenna systems, spectrum management, and RF measurements and testing.
• Experience analyzing and troubleshooting RF or communications systems.
• Ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Active U.S. government security clearance at the Secret level or higher.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and evaluate RF and communications systems supporting mission-critical environments.
• Analyze RF system performance, including link budgets, propagation characteristics, interference sources, and spectrum utilization.
• Support development and testing of wireless, satellite, tactical, and secure communications solutions.
• Perform laboratory, field, and operational testing of RF hardware and communications equipment.
• Conduct troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization of RF systems and subsystems.
• Support antenna selection, placement, modeling, and performance evaluation activities.
• Develop technical documentation, engineering reports, test procedures, and system assessments.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, cybersecurity teams, program managers, and government stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, security requirements, and program objectives.

Skills

RF engineering

Communications engineering

System integration

RF fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Communicate findings

Security clearance (Secret+)

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Blu Omega is seeking an RF Engineer to support a federal program focused on advanced communications and radio frequency systems in Washington, DC. The role covers design, analysis, integration, testing, and sustainment of RF and communications systems in a mission-driven environment.

Primarily onsite with potential hybrid arrangements, the position requires active US security clearance and US citizenship. Final compensation ranges from $110k to $190k annually depending on skills, experience, and