Senior RF Engineer

General information

Requisition #

R67838

Locations

USA-VA-Chesapeake

Posting Date

05/20/2026

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now-protect and innovate with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to join our team in Chesapeake, VA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide programmatic and technical support to engineering team

• Plan and execute technology maturation through the Research and Development (R&D) lifecycle

• Translate user needs into detailed system needs and technical requirements

• Support acquisition source selection activities as an advisor

• Provide technical reviews and assessments of Advanced RF technology development efforts to include studies and hardware, firmware, software development at the component, subsystem, system, and architecture level

• Assist in identifying technology gaps, crafting technology development and transition plans, and define requirements and specifications

• Develop documents and briefings to communicate program status and strategic planning

• Contribute to Integrated Assessment Reports

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with 9+ years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience

• Experience providing engineering and analytical support during the design, development, test, production, fielding, and sustainment of RF systems

• Experience and understanding of RF engineering principles

• Experience with RF modelling tools

• Hands-on understanding of Spectrum Management

• Experience performing RF modeling of systems, subsystems, and assemblies suggesting improvements or problem areas for further attention and be able to work with test design engineers to design and validate test fixtures and test protocols for verification and validation of RF circuit card assemblies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Agile principles.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret security clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.