RF Engineer

RF Engineer

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $86,000 - $138,000

Peraton Labs is searching for an RF Engineer to support testing, characterization, and basic analysis of radio-frequency systems used in communications, UAS control, and threat device assessment. The candidate will work under the guidance of senior engineers and technicians and assist with hands on RF measurements, documentation, and lab activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in testing and troubleshooting RF power amplifiers, receiver circuits, and other RF components
• Use RF lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Signal Generators, and Software-Defined Radios to collect measurements and verify system performance
• Support characterization of cellular and wireless communication systems related to jamming and interference testing
• Help develop basic schematics and block diagrams during reverse engineering activities of RF based devices
• Perform introductory RF signal analysis on UAS control systems and help prepare technical summaries or reports
• Support senior staff in evaluating high power RF transmitter and jamming systems, including basic amplifier stage measurements
• Assist with receiver and antenna test activities, including documenting performance results and configuration changes
• Participate in maintaining MASINT chamber setups and help execute EMI test activities in accordance with Mil-Std-461F under supervision
• Prepare clear documentation, diagrams, and organized test data for engineering review

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
• 2 years of experience with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
• Basic understanding of RF concepts such as gain, impedance, bandwidth, and signal behavior
• Hands on lab experience with common RF test equipment, either through coursework, internships, or personal projects
• Ability to read and learn to develop simple schematics and block diagrams
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn advanced RF techniques and support more experienced team members
• Active TS/SCI

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to UAS systems, SDRs, RF signal analysis, or communications systems (academic or project-based experience accepted)
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC concepts or military standards
• Interest in reverse engineering or RF device teardown work

Details Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement:
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at