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Radio Frequency Wireless Engineer

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/22/2027

Responsibilities

The Radio Frequency Systems Engineer will employ a multi-discipline approach to perform the following tasks:

  • Validate technical performance of RF systems. Support test and evaluation activities, and ensure successful integration of systems within the client’s operational environment.  
  • Analyzing Radio Frequency capabilities for various operations. Design and validate RF link performance, quality, and reliability.
  • Perform RF interference analysis and make recommendations
  • Provide Systems Engineering activities to support acquisition and development of leading-edge communication subsystems
  • Perform end-to-end trade-off analysis of RF systems
  • Aid in validation of new waveform specifications
  • Develop and present technical reports, perform modeling and simulation of RF propagation.

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance
  • BA/BS and 12 years of experience; Masters and 10 years of experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience developing RF link budgets, performing RF interference analysis and validating technical performance of RF systems
  • Knowledge of communications systems theory

  • Knowledge of NTM systems and capabilities

  • Demonstrated expertise of communications waveform design concepts/techniques to include:
    • Low probability of Intercept (LPI)/Low probability of detection (LPD) signal detection
    • Forward error correction
    • Modulation
    • Interference mitigation

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

 

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary : $146,000 - $234,000

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