Mid-Level RF Engineer / Telecommunications Engineer

RKF Engineering is a telecommunications engineering firm specializing in system engineering and modeling of next generation systems and software for today’s most advanced wireless networks to support dynamic spectrum sharing. Based in the Washington DC metro area, RKF is seeking exceptional engineers to engage in complex electromagnetic compatibility problem solving.

Job Functions: RF Electromagnetic Spectrum Analyses Creation and Use, Modeling and Simulation, RF Systems Engineering, Customer Engagement

***Must currently hold or have recently held a DoD Secret Clearance***

Primary Activities:

• Daily leadership of RF engineering and software teams working to develop spectrum sharing tools and techniques
• Recommend solutions for complex RF engineering problems
• Advise on technical reports and present solutions to external audiences

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Active (or recently active) Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s or above in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in the telecommunication industry
• Familiarity in one or more of the following areas: communications theory, link budgets, electromagnetic theory, propagation modeling, network architecture/protocols, RF systems design, antennas, wireless communications, signal processing, spectrum optimization, RF modeling and simulations, and electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic compatibility studies
• Strong technical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills spanning one or more of the following areas: electromagnetism, physics, probability and statistics, linear algebra, geometry, algorithmic design, and RF analyses
• Communication skills to directly interact with customers and represent RKF in a professional manner via oral and written presentation skills

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Leading RF systems engineering activities including electromagnetic interference calculations
• Working with the Department of Defense / Military Department spectrum community on RF engineering
• Conducting with electromagnetic capability and interference studies against federal spectrum dependent systems and commercial 5G capabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity (EOE/AA M/F/D/V/SO/GI)