Top 418 Rf Engineer Jobs in Columbia, MD

RF Design Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Electrical Engineering
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
RF Systems and Satellite Communications Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $105,000 - $290,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Principal RF Systems Engineer / Senior Principal RF Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Baltimore, MD
- $108,800 - $203,600 a year
- Overtime
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Signal Processing Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $100,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Staff Component Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Linthicum Heights, MD
- $153,600 - $230,400 a year
- Overtime
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- 4 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
MILITARY RF TEST ENGINEER!!- CONTRACT! MUST BE USC!!!
Advanced Tech Staffing —College Park, MD
- $20 - $75 an hour
- Contract
- Military
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
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4d
RF Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Baltimore, MD
- $87,600 - $131,400 a year
- Overtime
- Travel
- Senior level
- Under 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Engineer Electronics/RF Test-1st Shift
Northrop Grumman —Baltimore, MD
- $87,600 - $131,400 a year
- Overtime
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Electrical Engineering
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
RF Engineer
Corner Alliance —Washington, DC
- $130,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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4d
RF Engineer
Integration Innovation, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $88,000 - $163,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
RF Test Engineer
CACI —Windsor Mill, MD
- $69,600 - $142,700 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
11d
RF Spectrum Engineer
HII —Annapolis Junction, MD
- $78,822 - $155,151 a year
- Email
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
16h
Test Engineer
Integration Innovation, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $85,000 - $163,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
RF Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $100,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Java
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
1d
RF Engineer
Blu Omega LLC —Washington, DC
- $110,000 - $190,000 a year
- Contract
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Senior level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Junior FPGA Design Engineer
Carr Astronautics Corporation —Greenbelt, MD
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
Hardware Engineer 1 (Travel Required) - RF
Captivation Software —Annapolis Junction, MD
- $130,000 - $270,000 a year
- Management
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Quick Apply
2026 Graduate - RF Engineer - Spaceflight Missions
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Spectrum Certification Engineer
HII —Fort Meade, MD
- $108,610 - $140,000 a year
- Email
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
7d
Embedded Engineer
AKUA —Baltimore, MD
- Email
- Mid-level

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RF Design Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) -
Laurel, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $195,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Embedded systems
Electromagnetic theory
Embedded software

Full Job Description

Description

Are you passionate about providing real, immediate impact to the country’s toughest national security problems?

Do you love building and testing prototype radio frequency (RF) waveforms and systems?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking an RF engineer to develop, analyze, and optimize RF electrical aspects of sensor systems. As a member of the Sensor Systems Engineering group, you collaborate with teams of passionate engineers and scientists who build, analyze, and test systems for the Air and Missile Defense Sector. Our team strives to deliver robust solutions to address difficult problems facing the U.S. Department of Defense and the warfighter. We strive to foster an environment of collaboration and innovation!

As an RF Design Engineer, you will...

Build innovative hardware solutions such as antennas, custom PCBs, RF circuits and systems.
Apply electrical and RF engineering tools to develop and predict hardware performance.
Define and complete hardware test activities to assess hardware system performance.
Document and present work to sponsors, technical teams, and APL management.
Stay up-to-date on the latest RF electronics, embedded systems, and embedded software innovations.
Continually grow your skills in engineering, communication, and leadership.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

Possess a B.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or an equivalent technical domain.
Have demonstrated ability with ECAD design tools such as Altium, Ki-CAD, Eagle, and/or Mentor Graphics.
Have familiarity using embedded software tools/ languages (i.e. Arduino, Platform.io, CMake, C, C++).
Have experience with MATLAB or similar computational tools.
Are comfortable using lab test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, etc.
Have familiarity with electromagnetic and RF concepts such as transmission line theory, Maxwell’s equations, power budgets.
Possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
Are able to acquire an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately acquire a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

Have experience working with Navy, Army, Marine, or Air Force radar or communications systems.
Have experience developing RF systems or subsystems (i.e. amplifier stages, filtering, combining networks, etc.)
Have experience designing, manufacturing, populating, and testing custom PCBs.
Have familiarity writing VHDL and/or working with FPGAs.
Have a strong understanding of full-wave electromagnetic solvers.
Carry experience operating within a rapid prototyping environment.

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About Us

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [email protected].

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$195,000 Annually

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Rf Engineer jobs in Columbia, MD

RF Design Engineer

RF Systems and Satellite Communications Engineer

Principal RF Systems Engineer / Senior Principal RF Systems Engineer

Signal Processing Engineer

Staff Component Engineer

MILITARY RF TEST ENGINEER!!- CONTRACT! MUST BE USC!!!

RF Systems Engineer

Engineer Electronics/RF Test-1st Shift

RF Engineer

RF Engineer

RF Test Engineer

RF Spectrum Engineer

Test Engineer

RF Engineer

RF Engineer

Junior FPGA Design Engineer

Hardware Engineer 1 (Travel Required) - RF

2026 Graduate - RF Engineer - Spaceflight Missions

Spectrum Certification Engineer

Embedded Engineer

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