RF Analysis Engineer, Senior
Arlington
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Do you enjoy contributing to a technical team, while closely working with stakeholders to produce technical outputs that demonstrate the optimal path forward for a customer? This is the role of our Radio Frequency (RF) Analysis Engineer working to support the customer each day, performing RF Analyses to protect their operations around the globe. Through this role, you will get the opportunity to help ensure spectrum access to support the Do. W's mission at home and abroad. The RF Analysis Engineer provides technical support to the Do. W Electromagnetic Spectrum Enterprise Policy and Programs (EMSEPP) office in the areas of spectrum management, electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO), 5 G and Future. G technologies, and spectrum policy. Support government meetings, technical working groups, and stakeholder engagements by preparing reports, presentations, and briefing materials to share technical analyses. Coordinate with Do. W organizations, federal agencies, industry partners, and standards bodies to assess emerging technologies, spectrum-sharing initiatives, regulatory developments, and spectrum access strategies. Deliver subject matter expertise and technical recommendations to support Do. W spectrum modernization and electromagnetic spectrum superiority objectives. As an RF Analysis Engineer, you will be responsible for everything from validating input data, devising an analysis methodology, and ensuring the quality of technical outputs to concisely and clearly convey results. You will also support the Lead engineer in representing the Do. W's interests in technical working groups with your peers. Work with us as we ensure mission-critical spectrum access for the Do. W and the Nation. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have:5 years of experience with Radio Frequency (RF) engineering 2 years of experience conducting Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) analyses for DOW spectrum-dependent systems. Knowledge of Federal spectrum management. Knowledge of Wireless communications systems. Knowledge of Do. W or other Military Service branch spectrum-dependent mission systems, such as radionavigation and communications. Knowledge of 4 G and 5 G RAN technologies, including the RF interfaces. Ability to mentor the technical execution of junior engineers, including performing quality assurance. Ability to clearly present technical topics in high-pressure situations, such as technical committees of peers and produce professional documentation. Secret clearance. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Science, Technology, or Mathematics. Nice If You Have:Experience with ITU standardization (ITU-T), radiocommunication (ITU-R) sectors, and WRC processes. Experience in MATLAB, Python, or programming languages suitable to augment or enhance COTS RF simulation capabilities. Experience utilizing tools such as Systems Tool Kit (STK), Visualyse Professional, EDX Signal Pro, or i. Q - Link. Knowledge of International Telecommunications Union (ITU)Knowledge of RF protocols and propagation models. Knowledge of NTIA and FCC processes as they relate to Do. W spectrum policy and strategy, including the NTIA Redbook Table of Allocations and associated regulatory framework. Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Science, Technology, or Mathematics. Clearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. Compensation.