Space Payload RF Engineer - TS​/SCI Clearance

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Are you ready to design, develop, integrate, and test critical RF payload systems that will fly on the next generation of space vehicles? As an RF engineer, you understand how complex RF, microwave, and antenna systems come together to enable resilient and high ‑ performance space missions. That expertise becomes essential as you contribute to advanced RF Front End designs, integrate space ‑ qualified components across wide frequency ranges, and ensure reliable operation under the stringent constraints of the space environment.

At Booz Allen, you’ll apply your RF engineering experience to help shape adaptable RF mission payloads designed to support varied custom waveforms and mission scenarios. Our team develops mission ‑ focused space technologies — from RF architecture and end ‑ to ‑ end modeling to payload integration and verification. That ’ s why we need a highly capable RF engineer who can support subsystem development, contribute to antenna and front ‑ end design, and collaborate closely with spacecraft subsystem engineering disciplines to build hardware that meets demanding aerospace standards and mission assurance requirements.

On our team, you’ll take part in the full lifecycle of payload development—from early design and EM simulation through integration, environmental testing, and flight ‑ ready validation. You ’ ll work hands ‑ on with RF circuits, antennas, and SDR ‑ based architectures, applying practical engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges. Your work will directly contribute to delivering reliable, high ‑ performance payload hardware ready for launch, and inform technical decisions through hands‑on engineering contributions.

Take on this challenge in the rapidly evolving space sector as we advance resilient, scalable RF payload capabilities that support mission ‑ critical objectives.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

5+ years of experience with RF or microwave circuit design, including amplifiers, mixers, oscillators, filters, and antennas and metrics such as SNR and NF

Experience designing custom RF hardware or integrating COTS RF Hardware through simulation, fabrication, testing, and optimization stages of product development for Space Payloads

Experience with advanced RF or microwave design techniques such as electromagnetic (EM) simulation

Experience with RF measurement and testing tools, including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators

Experience with RF simulation tools such as AWR Microwave Office, HFSS, or FEKO

Knowledge of AS9100 standards, mission assurance practices, and space hardware workmanship guidelines

Ability to troubleshoot and debug RF hardware

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines and work in a team environment

Batchelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Nice If You Have:

Experience with national security satellite systems for SIGINT or GEOINT

Experience with MATLAB or Python and Git Hub for signal processing applications and software and algorithm development

Experience with descriptive MBSE tools like Cameo Enterprise Architecture or similar

Knowledge of lab automation and scripting to streamline testing processes and data acquisition

Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

TS/SCI clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;
Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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