RF Engineer

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Arlington, VA, USA
In-Office
165K-185K Annually
Junior
Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
The Role
Designs, analyzes, monitors, and optimizes RF systems supporting DoD persistent spectrum monitoring. Responsibilities include evaluating antennas, receivers, signal paths, propagation, interference, and system performance; conducting RF modeling and signal analysis; recommending mitigation strategies; ensuring regulatory compliance; preparing technical documentation and test plans; and advising DoD stakeholders and engineering teams. The role requires an active Secret clearance and on-site support, and is contingent on contract award and funding.
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***CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD AND FUNDING***


JOB SUMMARY

Corvus Consulting LLC is seeking an RF Engineer to support a Department of Defense Chief Information Officer (DoD CIO) Persistent Spectrum Monitoring mission. This position is contingent upon contract award and will provide RF engineering expertise for mission‑critical spectrum operations across global DoD environments.

The RF Engineer will focus on designing, analyzing, monitoring, and optimizing RF systems that support DoD CIO spectrum initiatives. This role will directly support DoD stakeholders by delivering technical RF solutions that enable secure, interference‑free communication and operational readiness.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide RF engineering support for persistent spectrum monitoring systems

• Design, evaluate, and optimize RF architectures, antennas, receivers, and RF signal paths

• Analyze frequency usage, RF propagation, interference, and system performance

• Support DoD CIO stakeholders and mission partners

• Perform RF modeling, simulation, and signal analysis; recommend mitigation strategies

• Ensure RF systems comply with DoD, host nation, and international spectrum regulations

• Prepare engineering reports, technical documentation, system diagrams, and test plans

• Collaborate with government, coalition, and technical engineering teams

• Serve as a subject matter expert for RF engineering tools, principles, and measurement equipment


QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of RF engineering experience; or
• Graduate of a DoD Inter-service Radio Frequency Management School (or DoD equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years RF or spectrum management experience
 
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required

Preferred Qualifications:
 • iNARTE RF Engineer, Spectrum Management Engineer, or Certified Spectrum Manager (CSM) certification
 • Certified Project Manager highly desirable
 • Experience with RF modeling tools, simulation software, and RF test equipment

Additional Information
 • Position is contingent upon contract award
 • On-site support required (location based on DoD CIO mission needs)
 • Salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and contract funding


Corvus Consulting, LLC. provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and offers equal opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Corvus Consulting, LLC, will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose compensation information.


Reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, as long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties or be of a safety concern.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.


Disclaimer: The listed duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of RF engineering experience
  • Alternatively, graduation from a DoD Inter-service Radio Frequency Management School or equivalent and at least 5 years of RF or spectrum management experience
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance
  • iNARTE RF Engineer, Spectrum Management Engineer, or Certified Spectrum Manager certification
  • Certified Project Manager certification
  • Experience with RF modeling tools, simulation software, and RF test equipment
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The Company
HQ: Vienna, VA
244 Employees
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

Castellum is a defense-focused technology and solutions company that supports U.S. national-security and government missions. Its services span intelligence analysis, software development, systems engineering and modernization, program management, mission planning, electronic warfare, cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital engineering. It also provides technology, engineering, logistics, cyber, and mission-support solutions and is expanding into advanced technology products and partner-driven offerings for cyber, training, and operational needs.

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