RF/Phased Array Test Engineer

3-year contract for an RF/Phased Array Test Engineer

Pay Range: $70-$110/hr

Hybrid: 4 days onsite

Clearance: eligible to obtain Secret (active Secret highly preferred)

The Tactical Edge Communications Group is seeking eager candidates to support RF/Phased Array Test Engineering and signal processing analysis tasks for RF communications and sensing applications.

This is a senior-level RF/Phased Array Test Engineering position requiring significant expertise in radio-frequency systems, software-defined radio (SDR) technologies, and phased-array antenna systems. The role demands a highly qualified professional with 7-10 years of specialized experience who can lead complex test programs, develop comprehensive test strategies, and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams. This position is ideal for an experienced test engineer who combines deep technical knowledge of RF systems with strong analytical capabilities and proven program management skills. Signal processing capability is a plus.

Required Skills:
•Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related scientific/engineering field.
•Experience in supporting test programs, timelines, and deliverables, and experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
•Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience in RF/Phased Array/SDR test engineering
•Working knowledge of RF systems, propagation, modulation, frequency planning, link budget analysis, and digital signal processing
•Systematic troubleshooting of complex RF and digital system issues
•Experience in phased arrays, including beamforming, beam steering, and array calibration
•Ability to create comprehensive test strategies, test automation frameworks, procedures, documentation, scripting (Python, C++, etc.)
•Proficiency with spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes
•Testing for EVM, ACPR, phase noise, spurious emissions, and other key parameters
•Experience with far-field and near-field antenna pattern measurements
•Proficiency in analyzing large test datasets and extracting meaningful insights using MATLAB or similar tools
•Strong verbal and written communication skills including collaborating with other on-site and/or remote technical team members, preparing and sharing technical results with others, and documenting work to aid other team members and activities
•Ability to work effectively with RF engineers, software developers, systems engineers, and program managers

Desired skills
•Familiarity with FCC, NTIA, ITU, or military standards (MIL-STD) as applicable
•Understanding of phase-coherent multi-channel systems and precision timing requirements
•Experience integrating SDR hardware with phased array antennas and RF front-ends
•FPGA knowledge of hardware acceleration for signal processing tasks
•Familiarity with real-time operating systems and embedded software development

Location:
Position requires on site activities each week - including classified discussions, hardware development, test, debug. Candidate should expect to be onsite 4 days/week with one day remote initially.

Clearance:
Interim clearance is sufficient for the start of this assignment, however ACTIVE SECRET is HIGHLY preferred.

 

Must Have
Data/Reporting
Proficient in analyzing large test datasets using MATLAB or similar tools	7 years
Degree Level
Bachelor's Degree	Yes
Engineering
Supporting test programs, timelines, and deliverables, & working with multi-disciplinary eng. teams	7 years
Program/Project Management OR Analysis
Work with Cross-Functional Teams	7 years
Programming
Creating test strategies/automation frameworks, procedures, scripting (Python, C++, etc.)	7 years
RF/Microwave
Experience in RF/Phased Array/SDR test engineering	7 years
Experience with far-field and near-field antenna pattern measurements	7 years
Knowledge of RF systems, propagation, modulation, frequency planning, & link budget analysis	7 years
Proficiency with spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes	7 years
Systematic troubleshooting of complex RF and digital system issues	7 years
Testing for EVM, ACPR, phase noise, spurious emissions, and other key parameters	7 years
Signal Processing
Digital Signal Processing	7 years
Experience in phased arrays, including beamforming, beam steering, and array calibration	7 years
Soft Skills
Strong Verbal and Written Communication	Yes
Nice to Have
Experience
Familiarity with FCC, NTIA, ITU, or military standards (MIL-STD) as applicable	0 years
RF/Microwave
Experience integrating SDR hardware with phased array antennas and RF front-ends	0 years
Understanding of phase-coherent multi-channel systems and precision timing requirements	0 years
Signal Processing
FPGA knowledge of hardware acceleration for signal processing tasks	0 years
Systems
Familiarity with real-time operating systems and embedded software development	0 years