Senior Systems Engineer (RF)

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

Overview This position will support a mission-focused customer throughout the full life cycle of a Radio Frequency Processing System, including system design, integration, testing, installation, troubleshooting, operations, and sustainment.

Overview This position will support a mission-focused customer throughout the full life cycle of a Radio Frequency Processing System, including system design, integration, testing, installation, troubleshooting, operations, and sustainment. The Senior Systems Engineer (RF) will work in both laboratory and field environments to evaluate RF system performance, perform site surveys, support system installations, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and verify compliance with Electromagnetic Environmental Effects requirements. The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently or leading small technical teams and traveling within and outside the continental United States for extended periods.

This role is based in Fort Meade, Maryland.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, making this an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-critical team supporting national security initiatives.

What will you do?

• Apply systems engineering principles throughout the system life cycle.
• Perform site surveys and plan and execute system installations.
• Operate RF spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
• Apply RF theoretical and academic knowledge to EMI testing of unintended emissions within the HF, VHF, and UHF spectrum.
• Work with RF components, including amplifiers, filters, isolators, attenuators, and terminators.
• Troubleshoot networks, hardware, software configurations, and system issues.
• Develop applications using Python and Visual Basic.
• Formulate, document, and execute test plans.
• Draft and issue technical recommendations through formal test reports.
• Specify and review system and component technical performance requirements to ensure optimal functionality while meeting E3 noise electric-field limits.
• Collaborate with internal and external agency stakeholders to ensure technical support meets E3 Program and customer mission requirements.
• Support system design and testing activities.
• Work with customer Government Off-the-Shelf software capabilities.
• Use Linux systems to support testing, troubleshooting, and system operations.
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio for documentation and communication.
• Use hand tools and power tools to support system installation and maintenance activities.
• Work independently, as part of a team, or lead small team projects.
• Adapt to unexpected technical and operational challenges.
• Support project portfolio management, infrastructure management, life-cycle model management, human resource management, and quality management activities.
• Support acquisition and supply activities.
• Travel CONUS and OCONUS for up to three to four weeks at a time.
• Travel approximately three times per year for seven to ten days at a time.

Do you have what it takes?

• US Citizen with TS/SCI with Poly required
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• A minimum of 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 within the HF, VHF, and UHF spectrum.
• Experience with RF components, including amplifiers, filters, isolators, attenuators, and terminators.
• Experience coding applications using Python and Visual Basic.
• Experience formulating and documenting test plans and technical reports.
• Experience reviewing system and component technical performance requirements.
• Experience performing site surveys or planning and executing system installations.
• Experience troubleshooting networks, hardware, and software configurations.
• Working knowledge of Linux.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio.
• Familiarity with system design and testing.
• Familiarity with customer Government Off-the-Shelf software capabilities.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team or lead small team projects.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for extended periods.

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $200K - $240K annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.