Radio Frequency Engineer

About the role

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. As a fully owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, BI&A offers an optimal mix of a small company environment with exceptional opportunities supported by a large corporation. Every day, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics supports global missions by building and delivering intelligence, analytics, and cyber solutions that enable users to advance national security. From hardware and software engineering solutions to analytics that keep this nation safe, we create value that meets users’ needs. With vibrant partnerships and innovative approaches, we serve the Intelligence Community through innovation and vision. We have provided our customers with the tools needed to counter evolve global and cyber threats, and to improve wartime decision-making. Our talented employees bring software development, systems engineering, and advanced analytics expertise. We offer numerous prime contract opportunities with customers headquartered in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, as well as subcontract opportunities that align with our areas of focus and additional opportunities nationwide through our parent company. We have current open positions on awarded programs across diverse customer sets and are anticipating upcoming contract awards with a 5-year life cycle and an additional 5 option years. Our diverse portfolio allows our employees to move to other projects and teams as they gain further proficiency in their current skill set and learn new skill sets along the way. We offer hands-on access to cutting-edge technologies and a culture of technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF assembly of components, subassemblies, and test fixtures using coax and waveguide connections, and precision mechanical integration.
• Assist in the testing, tuning, and validation of RF circuits, amplifiers, filters, and antennas.
• Conduct measurements using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters.
• Support senior engineers in the design and prototyping of RF systems.
• Prepare documentation, including test results, assembly procedures, and calibration data.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of RF performance issues.
• Maintain lab organization, safety, and equipment calibration records.

Requirements

Three (3) years of experience as an RF Assembler in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Administration/Networking, Electronics, or related discipline from an accredited college. Three (3) years of additional RF Assembler experience may be substituted for an Associate’s degree. This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final US TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance pre-start is required. Demonstrated experience with RF signal processing applications. Experience conducting measurements using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters. Experience with the testing, tuning, and validation of RF circuits, amplifiers, filters, and antennas.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance. Telework/Remote Availability: Remote/Telework not authorized at this time. Work Location(s): Annapolis Junction, MD.

Skills

• RF signal processing
• Network analyzer operation
• Spectrum analyzer operation
• Signal generator operation
• Power meter operation
• Testing, tuning, and validation of RF circuits, amplifiers, filters, and antennas
• RF assembly with coax and waveguide connections
• Precision mechanical integration
• Documentation of test results, assembly procedures, and calibration data
• Troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis of RF performance issues
• Lab organization, safety, and equipment calibration

Pay

Summary Pay Range: Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. $70,500 - $83,000. Sign-on Bonus up to $15,000 for eligible/qualified candidates.