Senior RF Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Adelphi (MD); On-site; USD 163,000 - 256,000; Part time

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a senior RF/EW Systems Engineer to lead design, development, and test of RF/microwave systems for ARL missions. You will provide expert engineering leadership across the full system life cycle and serve as spokesperson to management and customers.

The role requires decades of experience in Army C5ISR, EW, and system‑of‑systems engineering, with MBSE leadership and cross‑organization collaboration to shape advanced concepts.

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience with a Masters Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Management of Technology.
• Expert-level EW systems, RF/microwave engineering, and DoD System/SoS engineering.
• Strong DoD acquisition knowledge and lifecycle engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test RF and/or microwave systems architectures, components, and products.
• Provide expert EW integration support for ARL programs and advanced R&D.
• Lead system and SoS engineering across all lifecycle phases.
• Direct RF interference mitigation, spectrum compatibility, and EW solutions.
• Lead MBSE efforts and configuration management planning.

Skills

EW engineering

RF/microwave

DoD acquisition

Leadership

Education

Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

PhD or JD pursuing in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Management of Technology

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Location: Adelphi, MD, Maryland, United States

Requisition Number:30576

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$163,192.00-$256,000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Senior

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

• Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
• Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
• Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
• Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
• Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission

Job Description

We are seeking an exceptionally senior RF/Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer to serve as a principal technical authority supporting the Electronic Warfare Branch and our mission in direct support of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL). This individual will design, develop, and test radio frequency (RF) and microwave systems architectures, components, and products while providing expert-level engineering leadership across the full system life cycle. The ideal candidate brings decades of experience in Army C5ISR, Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), and system-of-systems engineering, and will act as an organizational spokesperson and senior advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research and applications.

This role is best suited for a recognized subject matter expert capable of shaping advanced technological concepts, resolving complex integration challenges, and guiding development from concept through fielding.

• Design, develop, and test radio frequency (RF) and/or microwave systems architectures, components, circuits, and products, including antenna design (reflector and array systems), frequency synthesizers, transmitters, and receivers.
• Provide expert-level engineering support for Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) integration, program acquisition, and advanced research and development efforts in support of ARL.
• Lead system and System-of-Systems (SoS) engineering and architecture development activities across all life cycle phases: concept development, requirements definition, system design, integration & test, and fielding.
• Direct the development, specification, and evaluation of RF interference mitigation, spectrum compatibility, and EW solutions (e.g., tunable filters, interference cancellation techniques) to resolve conflicts between EW and spectrum-dependent systems.
• Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts; contribute to the development of new principles and concepts advancing the organization's EW and RF capabilities.
• Lead Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) efforts and support configuration management strategy, planning, and control board activities.
• Guide advanced technological ideas from concept through final product, ensuring technical rigor, interoperability, and engineering standards compliance.
• Facilitate cross-organization synchronization and collaboration across PEOs/PMs, Joint Staff, Army Futures Command (AFC), and related stakeholders.
• Provide critical input for acquisition activities, including development of program documentation, milestone objectives, acquisition planning, contract management, and program re-solicitation support.
• Serve as organization spokesperson on advanced projects/programs and act as a senior advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience with Masters Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Management of Technology.
• Have or currently persuing PhD or Juris Doctorate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Management of Technology.
• Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts and contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
• Expert-level knowledge of EW systems, RF/microwave engineering, and DoD System/System-of-Systems engineering and architecture development.
• Deep understanding of DoD/DoW acquisition processes, program management, and life cycle engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex integration and interoperability challenges and to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills across government, military, and contractor organizations.

Preferred Requirements

• Multiple advanced degrees in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Management of Technology.
• Extensive experience supporting Army C5ISR/C4ISR programs and Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) acquisition and integration.
• Demonstrated experience with programs such as EWPMT, RF Interference Mitigation (RIM), EW/SIGINT systems (e.g., Guardrail), counter-fire radar, and counter-IED efforts.
• Experience leading MBSE efforts, configuration control boards, and cross-PEO coordination.
• DoD Acquisition certifications (e.g., Program Management Level III; Systems Planning, Research, Development & Engineering Level III) and/or Army Acquisition Corps membership.
• Prior U.S. Army civilian or defense contractor experience supporting PEO C3T, PEO IEW&S, CERDEC, or ARL.
• Amateur Radio license and hands‑on RF experience a plus.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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