RF Engineer - HF Radar Systems | Secret Clearance

Thames Valley Council for Community Action; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Thames Valley Council for Community Action in Norfolk or Fairfax, VA seeks an RF Engineer to design, develop, test, and evaluate RF demonstrator systems for HF radar programs. Responsibilities include RF test equipment deployment, field operations planning, and system performance evaluation.

The candidate will review proposals, develop technical docs, and collaborate with engineering teams. A BS in a related field is required; a Master’s is preferred, with 2+ years of RF experience and a Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of professional experience in RF design, development, deployment, and/or testing.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, deployment, and maintenance of RF test and evaluation equipment for HF radar projects.
• Assist with planning and execution of RF-related field operations.
• Evaluate system performance and recommend design improvements to enhance functionality.
• Utilize computer-aided engineering tools to support design, analysis, and testing activities.
• Support integration across hardware and software to ensure system performance.
• Review design proposals, specifications, and documentation for feasibility and application.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including test procedures and system reports.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support development, testing, and deployment.
• Provide guidance to junior personnel as needed.

Skills

RF design

RF measurement

Field operations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Thames Valley Council for Community Action in Norfolk or Fairfax, VA seeks an RF Engineer to design, develop, test, and evaluate RF demonstrator systems for HF radar programs. Responsibilities include RF test equipment deployment, field operations planning, and system performance evaluation.

The candidate will review proposals, develop technical docs, and collaborate with engineering teams. A BS in a related field is required; a Master’s is preferred, with 2+ years of RF experience and a Secret