RF Engineer - SME

Intelligent Waves; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vesting from DAY 1

Technical training

Tuition bonuses

Job summary

Intelligent Waves is seeking an RF Engineer – SME to drive RF spectrum monitoring system design and optimization in a hybrid San Antonio, TX role. You will guide architecture, analyze RF environments, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions for defense missions.

You will mentor military personnel, deploy RF-based software on Windows/Android, and produce technical docs while collaborating with hardware and software engineers.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Education: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of systems engineering experience implementing and supporting RF systems.
• Knowledge of military and commercial communication systems (tactical radios, VHF, UHF, LMR, ADS-B, voice).
• Hands-on experience with SIGINT/COMINT systems.
• Strong understanding of RF principles and communication systems (SDRs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance in the architecture and design of RF spectrum monitoring systems.
• Identify and develop innovative RF monitoring solutions for evolving mission requirements and geolocation challenges.
• Conduct advanced analysis of RF systems using simulations to optimize performance.
• Triangulate RF interference sources and expand system capability to enhance mission success.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated and optimized system solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide training and mentorship to military personnel performing spectrum monitoring missions.
• Install, integrate, and deploy RF-based software on Windows and Android.
• Write and maintain technical documentation for research, development, testing, and evaluation standards and practices.

Skills

RF principles

SDR tech

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

SIGINT/COMINT

Geolocation methods

VHF/UHF/LMR

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/LTE/5G

Windows

Android

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or RF Engineering

Tools

Windows

Android

Job description

Position Overview

Intelligent Waves is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer – SME to drive innovation and mission success through the design, development, and deployment of advanced RF spectrum monitoring solutions. In this role, you will shape the architecture of cutting-edge systems, analyze complex RF environments, and deliver integrated solutions that directly support the warfighter. As a trusted expert, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor military personnel, and provide technical leadership that strengthens national defense capabilities.

Location & Work Schedule: Hybrid role based at San Antonio, TX (4 days on-site, 1 day remote).

Travel Requirement: Up to 20% travel.

Clearance Requirement: Active SECRET clearance required.

Intelligent Waves delivers mission-focused multi-domain operational expertise and innovation to the Government through high-impact technology solutions in cybersecurity, data science, enterprise network & systems engineering, software development, and cognitive human performance.

ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. ANY DOMAIN.

Since 2006, we have proudly served federal agencies including the Department of Defense. Our ability to operate globally in a wide range of environments, coupled with our deep understanding of customer needs and requirements, enables us to provide cost-effective solutions to support the most complex missions.

Adherence to all customer site protocols is mandatory for employees.

What You Will Do

System Architecture & Innovation

• Provide expert guidance in the architecture and design of RF spectrum monitoring systems, considering frequency bands, modulation schemes, power requirements, and system integration.

• Identify and develop innovative RF monitoring solutions to address evolving mission requirements and geolocation challenges of RF signals.

Analysis & Optimization

• Conduct advanced analysis of RF monitoring systems using simulation tools and models to optimize performance.

• Triangulate radio frequency interference sources, expand system capability, and enhance mission success.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, to deliver integrated and optimized system solutions.

• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Training, Deployment & Documentation

• Provide training and mentorship to military personnel performing spectrum monitoring missions.

• Install, integrate, and deploy RF-based software applications on Windows and Android operating systems.

• Write and maintain technical documentation for research, development, testing, and evaluation standards and practices.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

• Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II (or ability to obtain within 90 days), such as CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+, or SSCP.

• Education: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of systems engineering experience implementing and supporting RF systems.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Strong understanding of RF principles and communication systems, including Software-Defined Radios (SDRs), spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.

  • Hands-on experience with SIGINT/COMINT systems.

  • Proficiency in transmitter geolocation methods (RSSI, line-of-bearing direction finding, Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA)).

  • Knowledge of military and commercial communication systems (tactical radios, VHF, UHF, LMR, ADS-B, voice).

  • Familiarity with wireless communication standards (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, 5G).

• Additional Skills:

  • Proficient in Windows and Android operating systems.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.

Benefits

Intelligent Waves offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, life and disability insurance. We invest in our employees’ futures by contributing with vesting starting from DAY 1, technical training, tuition bonuses, and much more.

Clearance Statement

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, Intelligent Waves will consider only applicants with current security clearances or those eligible to obtain one.

Equal Opportunity

Intelligent Waves LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.

As an Affidavit Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Intelligent Waves is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates and employees. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact [e-mail].