RF Systems Engineer - DoD C5ISR & SATCOM

Fathom-4,-LLC; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fathom 4, LLC. seeks an RF systems engineer to join a dedicated engineering team focusing on RF communications and C5ISR systems for DoD customers.

You will analyze, design, integrate, and test RF systems across the full lifecycle, collaborating with government engineers and program offices. Responsibilities include RF analyses, site surveys, installation design, and documentation; occasional travel and on-site work in North Charleston, SC, with EMI/EMC and spectrum support activities as part of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electrical and Computer Engineering with RF coursework or equivalent experience.
• ABET-accredited program required; technology degrees do not qualify.

Responsibilities

• RF systems engineering for military communications (HF/VHF/UHF, SATCOM, data links).
• Perform RF analyses including link budgets, propagation studies, and antenna placement.
• Support RF integration, installation, and site surveys (antennas, transmission lines, RF distribution).
• Plan and conduct RF tests and troubleshooting; document results and actions.
• Support EMI/EMC and spectrum supportability activities.
• Develop and review requirements, installation drawings, test procedures, and reports.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Link budgets

Schematics & diagrams

Communication with stakeholders

Problem solving

Self-learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Computer Engineering (RF focus)

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Job description

Fathom 4, LLC. seeks an RF systems engineer to join a dedicated engineering team focusing on RF communications and C5ISR systems for DoD customers.

You will analyze, design, integrate, and test RF systems across the full lifecycle, collaborating with government engineers and program offices. Responsibilities include RF analyses, site surveys, installation design, and documentation; occasional travel and on-site work in North Charleston, SC, with EMI/EMC and spectrum support activities as part of