RF Design Engineer

Radio Frequency (RF) Design Engineer

Location:

Sea Tac, WA

Workplace Type:
Hybrid with ability for regional travel

Overview

We are seeking an experienced RF Design Engineer to support a next‑generation air/ground communications program focused on designing and deploying large‑scale radio network infrastructure nationwide. This role plays a critical part in modernizing radio communications across hundreds of operational sites and supports mission‑critical aviation systems.

This position is ideal for engineers with strong systems engineering fundamentals, hands‑on RF infrastructure experience, and the ability to lead technical design efforts from concept through installation.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead large‑scale radio network planning, including site surveys, RF configurations, rack layouts, and cable routing

+ Create site installation engineering packages, including:

+ Detailed drawings

+ Bills of Materials (BOMs)

+ Installation steps and schematics

+ Develop system design packages to support site preparation, procurement, and deployment

+ Perform requirements definition and system decomposition

+ Apply Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies for system modeling and documentation

+ Conduct engineering trade‑off analyses to support design decisions and system optimization

+ Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and junior engineers

+ Facilitate technical working groups and participate in design reviews

+ Collaborate with field engineering, deployment teams, and program leadership

+ Ensure designs align with program standards, engineering best practices, and operational requirements

Required Qualifications

+

Experience with RF engineering and radio communication systems

+ Hands‑on experience creating installation engineering packages (drawings, BOMs, schematics)

+ Experience in systems engineering processes

+ Experience applying MBSE principles

+ Ability to perform technical evaluations and trade studies

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

+ Radio communication systems supporting telecommunications or aviation infrastructure

+ Site survey analysis and site engineering documentation

+ Experience supporting large federal or aviation programs

+ Familiarity with engineering tools such as SysML, UML, and CAD

Why This Role

This role offers the opportunity to work on a highly visible, long‑term program that directly supports aviation safety and national infrastructure while gaining valuable experience with complex, mission‑critical systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sea Tac, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision  - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available  - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability  - Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits  - Employee Assistance Program  - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sea Tac,WA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 7, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.

That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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