Radio Frequency Engineer

About the role

We are recruiting an RF Engineer to support the U.S. Marine Corps' MAGTF Agile Network Gateway Link (MANGL) program. This role involves hardware/software design, waveform development, IP networking, and integration of tactical radios and data links, ensuring EMC compliance, supporting CSfC solutions, and contributing to system architecture, requirements management, and cross-domain communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Digital Interoperability (DI) MAGTF Agile Network Gateway Link (MANGL) family of systems
• Perform systems engineering, hardware and software design and support, and RF system integration
• Apply electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) engineering practices to ensure compliance
• Develop and support IP networking, data links, and tactical radio networks
• Contribute to waveform development and integration efforts
• Support Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) initiatives
• Develop and maintain software and firmware components, including system-level software support
• Provide support for specialized mission systems and hardware design
• Deliver analytical support and continuity for the U.S. Marine Corps Digital Interoperability team
• Lead and contribute to technical discussions and presentations with MANGL stakeholders, cross-service, and joint partners
• Support the MANGL Integrated Product Team (IPT) by developing, editing, and producing acquisition documentation aligned with the acquisition strategy, supporting Middle Tier Acquisition Rapid Prototype and initial fielding efforts, and ensuring compliance with the Acquisition Plan's required documentation list

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering role
• Experience in hardware/software development, modeling, simulation, and system test and evaluation
• Extensive background in waveform development and deployment across multiple tactical radio platforms
• Skilled in designing system protocols, including RFID, Wi-Fi, traffic routing and message translation, database hosting and software support for end-user devices, gateway process development, dual-domain subsystem and cross-domain solutions, and data-at-rest encryption

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or greater in Electrical Engineering; a four-year ABET-accredited engineering degree is preferred

Skills

• RF Hardware/Software Design
• Waveform Development
• IP Networking
• Tactical Radio Networks
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineering
• Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Initiatives
• System Architecture and Requirements Management
• Technical Discussions and Presentations
• Acquisition Documentation

Benefits

• Starting salary range: $130,000 – $165,000 annually
• 100% company-paid medical and dental premiums for employees (50% for dependents)
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
• Fully paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance — no cost to you
• Employer-funded FSA plus HRA contributions toward your deductible
• Experience-based PTO — your prior relevant experience can qualify you for a higher PTO allocation from day one, plus the option to purchase additional PTO
• 11 paid holidays (6 national, 5 floating)
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued professional growth

Pay

• $130,000 – $165,000 annually

Schedule

• 100% onsite at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, St. Mary's County, Maryland