Demo

RF Hardware Engineer

Lensa
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026
Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Integration Innovation, Inc.. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice.

Overview

i3 has an exciting opportunity for a RF Hardware Engineer to support the Naval Research Laboratory, Tactical Electronic Warfare Division. The TEWD's mission is to protect the warfighter from emerging threats by advancing electronic warfare (EW) through RDT&E of current and future technologies. RF Hardware Engineers design and analyze RF components and circuit assemblies for radar systems.

Pay Range $85,000 - 151,000The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, geographic location, and any applicable laws.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, integrate, and test RF subsystem in seekers for threat simulators.
  • Perform analysis of emerging RF seeker threats and report findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required:

  • BS or MS degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience.
  • Experience with RF circuit board design and layout (Altium, Expedition, etc.).
  • Modeling and simulation of RF circuits using industry standard simulators (LTSpice, etc).
  • Working knowledge of transmission lines and their application to RF propagation modes (stripline/microstrip antennas, etc.).
  • RF test and evaluation using laboratory equipment (e.g. Keysight ADS, spectrum analyzer).

Desired

  • Five (5) years of experience.
  • Knowledge of digital signal processing in radar applications.
  • Knowledge of RF antennas and beamforming networks.
  • Experience with RF front end design (e.g. antenna design).

Security Clearance

  • Active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain a Top Secret/SCI

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

About I3

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks Of Being a Team Member Owner Include

  • Long-term financial security
  • Higher job satisfaction
  • Greater job security
  • Personal and professional growth
  • Great company culture

Other Outstanding Benefits

  • Excellent insurance coverage
  • 401(k) match
  • Generous PTO
  • Health and wellness incentives
  • Tuition and certification reimbursement
  • Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!

Job LocationsUS-Washington, D.C.

ID 2025-4961

Business Unit ASI

Type Full-Time

Clearance Top Secret Required

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $85,000 - $151,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a RF Hardware Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the RF Hardware Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$102,148 - $116,687
Income Estimation: 
$125,799 - $152,617
Income Estimation: 
$110,220 - $132,692
Income Estimation: 
$111,195 - $140,107
Income Estimation: 
$126,558 - $144,904
Income Estimation: 
$101,213 - $124,848
Income Estimation: 
$125,799 - $152,617
Income Estimation: 
$110,220 - $132,692
Income Estimation: 
$111,195 - $140,107
Income Estimation: 
$126,558 - $144,904
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Lensa

  • Lensa Cheyenne, WY
  • Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs,... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Lensa Pierre, SD
  • Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs,... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Lensa Pierre, SD
  • Lensa is a U.S. career site that helps job seekers discover job opportunities. We are not a staffing firm or agency. We promote jobs on behalf of our clien... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Lensa Anchorage, AK
  • Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs,... more
  • 13 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other RF Hardware Engineer jobs in the Washington, DC area that may be a better fit.

  • chaosindustries Washington, DC
  • CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today’s realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Actalent Frederick, MD
  • Job Title: RF Hardware Engineer Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled RF Engineer with extensive experience in the design and development of adva... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!