RF Comms Engineer

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Date: Dec 2, 2025

Location: Dayton Wright-Patterson AFB, O, Ohio, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 26224 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $112,912.00 - $160,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

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

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior RF Communications Engineer with a proven track record in military and defense systems. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in RF system characterization, satellite communications hardware, and communications signal processing.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • The primary responsibility of the RF Communications Engineer is to design and implement a communications link integrity HITL test system for the purpose of determining the effectiveness of satellite communication systems over RF mediums. 
    • This test system shall include such parameters as BER, EVM, Jitter, I/Q phase/amplitude imbalance, achieved Eb/No, etc.
    • Modulation formats shall include PM, AM, FM, ASK, PSK, PCM, FSK, QAM, and OFDM. 
  • Perform link budget analysis, RF propagation modeling and signal conditioning for open-air emulation.
  • Assist in the development of automated test systems and manage multi-vendor equipment integration.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program managers, systems engineers, and military stakeholders.
  • Provide support and training for deployed systems as needed. Travel to support testing as needed. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in RF engineering and communications system testing including satellite and tactical communications.
  • Expert in communications message signal processing.
  • Experience with RF test System design and development.
  • Experience with satellite communications hardware.
  • Expert in using Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and High-Speed Oscilloscopes.
  • Proficiency with MATLAB and digital modulation analysis tools.
  • Proven ability to work in a dynamic, self-starting work environment and be adaptable to changing project needs.
  • Minimum Secret clearance required to start
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with enhanced security checks

Preferred Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in RF engineering and communications system testing including satellite and tactical communications.
  • Expert in satellite communications message signal processing and communications message design.
  • Background in space-rated hardware development and test, specifically relating to communications subsystems.
  • Experience working across entire satellite communications link to include hands on work with ground station, uplink, downlink, and crosslink hardware.
  • Experience in designing and working with Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) test systems.
  • Exposure to computer programming of satellite communications systems.
  • Familiarity with COM/NAV systems for air, land, and sea platforms. 

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.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

 

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

 

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

 

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.