Senior RF Systems Engineer — Field & Lab Expert

VT Group (VTG); Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Domestic & international travel

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (RF) to support mission-focused customers across the full life cycle of RF processing systems. The role spans lab and field environments, including design, integration, testing, installation, and sustainment, with travel to CONUS/OCONUS for extended periods.

The candidate will apply RF theory, use measurement tools, and develop Python/Visual Basic applications, ensuring compliance with E3 requirements and customer mission needs.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI clearance and poly.
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• Minimum five years of professional systems engineering experience.
• Experience with RF spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and network analyzers.
• Experience with RF theory, EMI testing, and unintended emissions in HF/VHF/UHF spectrum.
• Experience coding in Python and Visual Basic.
• Experience in test planning and documenting technical reports.
• Familiarity with Linux and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering principles throughout the system life cycle.
• Perform site surveys and plan/execute system installations.
• Operate RF test/measurement equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators).
• Conduct EMI testing on RF emissions across HF/VHF/UHF bands.
• Work with RF components (amplifiers, filters, isolators, attenuators, terminators).
• Troubleshoot networks, hardware, and software configurations.
• Develop applications using Python and Visual Basic.
• Draft and issue technical recommendations through test reports.
• Review system and component performance requirements for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure mission requirements are met.
• Support system design/testing activities and Government Off-the-Shelf software capabilities.
• Utilize Linux for testing and operations.
• Prepare documentation with MS Word/Excel/Visio.
• Lead small teams or work independently on projects.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to extended periods.

Skills

RF systems engineering

Python

Visual Basic

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Team leadership

Communication

Field testing

Linux

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related

Tools

RF spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Network analyzers

Microsoft Word

Excel

Visio

Job description

VT Group (VTG) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (RF) to support mission-focused customers across the full life cycle of RF processing systems. The role spans lab and field environments, including design, integration, testing, installation, and sustainment, with travel to CONUS/OCONUS for extended periods.

The candidate will apply RF theory, use measurement tools, and develop Python/Visual Basic applications, ensuring compliance with E3 requirements and customer mission needs.