RF Engineer - 25687
Date: Oct 2, 2025
Location: Arlington, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 25687
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $103,687.00 - $150,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Job Description
HII, Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled RF Engineer to lead strategic initiatives in Command, Control, and Commu-nications (C3) and spectrum management. This role blends technical expertise with policy leadership, ensuring our RF systems meet mission-critical requirements while aligning with national and international spectrum regulations.
Essential Job Responsibilities
• Strategic Direction: Shape the technical roadmap for RF systems supporting C3 operations, including frequency planning, waveform development, and interopera-bility.
• Policy Guidance: Interpret and influence spectrum policies (FCC, NTIA, ITU) to en-sure compliance and operational flexibility.
• Spectrum Oversight: Manage spectrum allocation, licensing, and usage across projects and platforms, optimizing performance and minimizing interference.
• Technical Leadership: Provide engineering oversight for RF system design, integra-tion, and testing, especially in contested or congested environments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with policy makers, program managers, and system architects to align RF engineering with strategic goals.
• Innovation & Research: Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., 5G, SDR, mmWave, SATCOM) for integration into future C3 architectures.
Minimum Qualifications
- 7 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field
- Deep understanding of RF propagation, modulation techniques, and spectrum allo-cation frameworks.
- Familiarity with regulatory bodies and standards (FCC, NTIA, ITU).
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred Requirements
• Experience with military or aerospace RF systems.
• Knowledge of cognitive radio, dynamic spectrum access, or electronic warfare.
Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.