RF Engineer with Security Clearance

NASK Incorporated; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NASK Incorporated, based near Dayton, OH, is seeking a skilled RF Engineer to lead investigations into RF phenomena and support MASINT, GEOINT, and SIGINT mission sets. You will perform advanced technical analysis, modeling, and algorithm development to sustain and advance RF signature capabilities.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 2+ years of RF experience, with proficiency in DSP, MATLAB, and Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of demonstrated professional experience in RF engineering, signal processing, and electromagnetic phenomenology.
• Proficiency in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), MATLAB, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into RF phenomena and develop analyses.
• Model RF signals and develop algorithms to support MASINT, GEOINT, and SIGINT.
• Create custom methodologies and tools to advance RF signature capabilities.

Skills

RF engineering

Signal processing

Electromagnetic phenomenology

DSP

MATLAB

Python

Algorithm development

RF signature analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Physics / Applied Mathematics

Tools

Xpatch

X-Midas

C++ programming

AI/ML libraries

Job description

Position: RF Engineer
Location: Beavercreek, OH Job Id: 603

# of Openings: 2 RF Engineer Location: Dayton, OH Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS to apply, able to obtain a TS/SCI

More about your role: At NASK, we’re growing, building great teams, and doing exciting work. Our mission is to provide innovative mission-focused solutions for the Intelligence and Defense Communities. We offer an entrepreneurial environment rich with opportunity and reward. We are a delivery-oriented, fast-growing company, and we invite you to join our talented team. We are seeking a skilled RF Engineer to lead scientific investigations into complex radio frequency (RF) phenomena. In this role, you will perform advanced technical analysis, modeling, and algorithm development to support critical MASINT, GEOINT, and SIGINT mission sets. You will also develop custom methodologies and tools to sustain and advance our RF signature capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of demonstrated professional experience in RF engineering, signal processing, and electromagnetic phenomenology.
• Background in RF signature analysis, mathematical modeling, and algorithm development.
• Proficiency in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), MATLAB, and Python.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Education: Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Senior Experience: 10+ years of professional related work experience.
• Domain Expertise: Familiarity with NASIC’s MASINT, GEOINT, and/or SIGINT mission sets and operational environments.
• Specialized Knowledge: Advanced education, skills, and experience in:
  • RF theory, Communications theory, and Radar theory
  • Xpatch and X-Midas
  • Python and C++ programming
  • Associated AI/ML libraries and capabilities
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Poly

Who we are: Our people are the core of who we are and what we do. NASK has two decades of experience delivering innovative solutions to the tough technical challenges facing our partners in the Intelligence and Defense communities. Our subject matter experts collaborate with junior developers and analysts, bringing fresh approaches to solve the toughest mission problems.

Benefits:

• Employees are provided with individual offices and collaboration spaces to foster individual and team success.
• We have a casual yet professional work environment – Employees work hard, and NASK offers a competitive benefits package that equates to 50% on top of your annual base salary.
• This is split between a tax-qualified profit‑sharing retirement plan that NASK contributes to (up to allowable IRS limits) and a cafeteria plan for benefits.
• For a comprehensive overview of our benefits, visit the benefits tab under our careers page: https://nask.world/company/careers/

Compensation:

NASK Incorporated considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role and responsibilities, work experience, education, training, certifications, geographic location, and market data. These are general guidelines and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship.

EEO Statement:

NASK provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfers, leaves of absence, as well as compensation and training.