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Principal RF Systems Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)
Hurlburt Field, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026
Overview

MTSI is seeking an RF System Engineer to support the 361 ISRG. As the Principal RF Engineer, you will support and lead rapid development and test of operational capabilities for the 361 ISRG. You will work independently while also functioning as part of a dynamic team in a technology driven directorate. Position activities include, but are not limited to: hands-on development of RF sensing, detection, and analysis capabilities; coordinating with base-level agencies to enhance local test and training using existing/future technology; engaging with local and federal spectrum management offices and range control activities; assisting with administration and management of Request for Information (RFIs); authoring action reports and briefings; preparing correspondence and other documents needed to support the management of the program and associated activities; authoring development, test, and training objectives and strategies; creating and briefing materials on program initiatives to industry, senior military personnel and other VIPs.

Responsibilities

  • Support design, development, integration, test, training, fielding and sustainment of SIGINT capabilities
  • Design threat emulation systems for SIGINT, ISR, EMSO, Cyber and related training and test
  • Primary focal point for threat emitter needs in support of unit training, exercises, and test events
  • Lead development and maintenance of wireless range capability for training and test
  • Maintain and expand collection of threat emulator equipment
  • Manage projects related to new SIGINT capabilities
  • Understanding requirements derived from current/future system capabilities and training
  • Interface with local/regional range frequency management offices to attain required authorizations to transmit
  • Evaluate technical information on data links and integrated air defense systems to understand U.S./coalition and adversary strengths and weaknesses
  • Interpret data and make analytic judgments on broad-based and domain/discipline-agnostic intelligence capabilities
  • Collaborate with program engineering and sustainment specialists on new system designs and support equipment
  • Provide cryptologic support for the long-term, strategic planning of a realistic training environment, and interact with internal and external personnel to refine requirements for planning objectives associated with the development of cryptologic initiatives

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Radio Frequency (RF), Electronic Warfare (EW), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) or related fields
  • Familiarization with DoDI 4650.01 Policy and Procedures for Management and Use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum and related doctrine
  • Experience with current and best practices for RF design engineer, requirements development, and performance validation
  • Analytical troubleshooting skills
  • Operational understanding of networking hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers and server hardware and associated troubleshooting
  • Ability to work outdoors, in potentially austere conditions, to setup hardware/ensure serviceability

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working within intelligence and AFSOC communities
  • Experience with TCP/IP and network architecture (e.g. Net , CCNA)
  • Knowledge / understanding of Linux including CLI and tools such as tcpdump, iperf, etc.
  • EW testing background: experienced with frequency qualification and authorization processes; experienced with test range coordination; experienced testing with open-air RF propagation
  • Leading and managing technical programs and teams
  • Familiarity with AFTTP 3-1 Threat Guide
  • Familiarity with the 802.11 standard and its amendments

Education Requirements

  • MS degree in engineering, physics, sciences, or technical field
  • OR, BS degree in engineering, physics, sciences, or technical field, plus an additional 8 years work experience

Clearance Requirements

  • Active TS clearance, and ability to obtain/retain SCI clearance to start, with Counterintelligence Scope Poly eligibility
  • Current Counterintelligence Scope Poly, DESIRED
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position

Location/Travel:

  • Place of work is Hurlburt Field, FL.
  • May require up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS travel

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