Top 591 Rf engineer Jobs in Gaithersburg Md

RF Design Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Electrical Engineering
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
2d
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
2d
Radar Systems Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- System design
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
2d
Systems Engineer / Product Owner
CACI —Sterling, VA
- $113,200 - $237,800 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
Electronics Test Technician for 2nd shift
Northrop Grumman —Sykesville, MD
- $52,094 - $125,390 a year
- Overtime
- 6 years
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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
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
2026 Graduate - Optics & Photonics Engineer/Scientist
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Electrical Engineering
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
RF Communications Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
7d
2026 BS/MS Rotational Discovery Program
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
- Software development
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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 Antenna Engineer
CACI —Fairfax, VA
- $72,700 - $149,200 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
RF Spectrum Policy Engineer
HII —Arlington, VA
- $108,606 - $233,130 a year
- Email
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Cellular & RF Engineer
Peraton —Washington, DC
- $176,000 - $282,000 a year
- Engineering
- Senior level
- 4 years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Electrical Engineer III – Spacecraft Programs (RF Comms)
Quantum Space —Rockville, MD
- $125,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Master's degree
- Assembly
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Spectrum RF Engineer
HII —Annapolis Junction, MD
- $78,823 - $155,151 a year
- Email
- Master's degree
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
RF Design & Test Engineer
TeleWorld Solutions Inc —Reston, VA
- Research
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
2d
Telecommunications / RF Engineer
Nodi Solutions —Reston, VA
- $150,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- System design
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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9d
RF Engineer 3
Oak Leaf Solutions —Columbia, MD
- $177,000 - $189,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Military encouraged
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Test Engineer - Junior Level
Boeing Intelligence & Analytics —Annapolis Junction, MD
- $98,000 - $122,500 a year
- Linux
- 2 years
- Entry 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 - $165,000 a year
2 days ago

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

$165,000 Annually

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