RF Engineer, Mid-Level

About the role

Bowhead is seeking a Mid‑level RF Engineer to support the Advanced Hypersonics Weapons and Guided Munitions Division (E20). The engineer serves as a scientist/engineer expected to develop technology through experiment and statistical analysis of target vulnerabilities. The successful candidate will lead testing, experiment development, and data acquisition, interface with technical personnel from various external groups, identify problems, suggest changes, develop and document final solutions, and present test reviews and technical briefs.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements, design, and execute tests in support of E20 projects.
• Design, construct, test, and analyze components, test fixtures, systems, etc.
• Support development of experimental designs and data analysis for various testing types.
• Develop test reviews, technical briefs, and progress updates for leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Four (4) years of professional technical experience.
• Ability to operate effectively independently or with others in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with evolving requirements and schedules.
• Ability to integrate and coordinate technical efforts.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for a variety of audiences.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to perform analysis and problem‑solving techniques necessary for professional scientific/engineering work.
• Experience developing technical briefs.

Desired qualifications and competencies

• Ability to design RF receiver chains for software‑defined radio (SDR) reception and processing using antennas, amplifiers, transmission lines, filters, and downconverters.
• Familiarity with scattering‑parameter measurement of RF subsystems using network analysis.
• Ability to conduct RF impedance matching utilizing Smith chart applications.
• Understanding of antenna technologies, feed methods, and the impact of physical installation on antenna performance.
• Understanding of RF propagation for link‑budget calculations.
• Familiarity with RF modeling and simulation.

Security clearance

Must currently have a Secret‑level security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Physical demands

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

Pay

Targeted salary range is $110,000 to $120,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience. This range is a general guideline; Bowhead considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market and business considerations when extending an offer.