RF Systems Integrator

The Britton Group; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Britton Group seeks a Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Integrator with SATCOM experience to support a Virginia-based Federal Government client. The ideal candidate will design, install, and maintain iDirect-based VSAT test networks, integrate commercial VSAT technologies, and perform signal environment surveys.

Qualifications include an engineering degree, 8+ years RF/SATCOM experience, DoD/IC background, and willingness to travel up to 40%.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required to support this technical role.
• Minimum 8 years of RF and SATCOM experience.
• Background supporting government, defense, or IC satellite programs.
• Willingness to work non-standard schedules including travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and maintain iDirect-based VSAT test networks.
• Integrate commercial VSAT technologies to meet requirements.
• Conduct satellite signal environment surveys and verify data quality.
• Develop RF/data pipelines from analog front-end to post-processing databases.
• Operate in test, lab, and field environments with minimal supervision.

Skills

RF engineering

SATCOM

VSAT networks

Python

Signal analysis

Data pipelines

Antenna systems

Lab and field testing

Trade studies

Education

Engineering Degree (Electrical, Systems, etc.)

Tools

Bash

Linux

Job description

Seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Integrator with SATCOM experience to support a Virginia-based Federal Government client. The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

• Experience designing, installing, and maintaining iDirect-based Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) test networks, including multiple modem types and antenna front-end configurations


• Strong background integrating commercial VSAT technologies to meet customer or program requirements, supported by independent research, planning, and technical trade studies


• Proven ability to conduct satellite signal environment surveys, including performance evaluation, signal validation, and quality verification of recorded data


• Proficiency in Python for signal analysis, automation, and data processing, with experience using open-source DSP and scientific computing libraries


• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining end-to-end RF/data pipelines, from analog front-end capture through ingestion, processing, and storage in post-processing databases


• Solid understanding of RF and antenna systems, particularly as applied to VSAT and satellite communications environments


• Ability to effectively operate in test, lab, and field environments with minimal supervision

Required Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree (Electrical, Systems, etc.) to support this technical role


• Minimum of 8 years of experience with RF and Satellite Communications (SATCOM)


• Background supporting government, defense, or IC-related satellite communications programs


• Willingness to work non-standard schedules, including shift work, overtime, weekends, and travel up to 40%

Desired Qualifications:

• DoD TS clearance or higher


• Experience with VSAT-focused signal exploitation or monitoring systems


• Familiarity with automating test networks or analysis pipelines using Bash, Python, or similar scripting tools


• Hands-on experience performing digital signal processing (DSP) on IQ data, including analysis and troubleshooting using Linux-based systems