Senior RF Test Engineer — High-Power Systems & Prototyping

Booz Allen Hamilton; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an RF Test Engineer to research, fabricate, test, and integrate high‑power RF subsystems for Directed Energy weapons in DoD programs. You will perform lab and field testing and mentor junior staff while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver capabilities for warfighters in challenging environments.

Requirements include 5+ years in lab or field testing, strong RF principles, and a Secret clearance; a STEM degree is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in lab or field testing with test goals and data analysis.
• Experience in lab/field testing of high‑power RF systems and testing procedures.
• Proficient with test equipment including scopes, spectrum analyzers, meters, signal generators, and RF probes.
• Experience with software to collect and analyze HPM testing data.
• Ability to research, automate testing, and apply new technologies to projects.
• Knowledge of RF principles.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic systems for testing and on-site labs.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.

Skills

RF testing

HPM testing

RF principles

Secret clearance

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

STEM background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Signal generators

Amplifiers

RF probes

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an RF Test Engineer to research, fabricate, test, and integrate high‑power RF subsystems for Directed Energy weapons in DoD programs. You will perform lab and field testing and mentor junior staff while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver capabilities for warfighters in challenging environments.

Requirements include 5+ years in lab or field testing, strong RF principles, and a Secret clearance; a STEM degree is required.