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RF Engineer

TAP Engineering
College Park, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2026 CLOSED ON 3/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the RF Engineer position at TAP Engineering?

Job ID: TAP00056
Position: RF Engineer
Location: US – College Park, MD
Category: Hardware
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI w/ full scope polygraph
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Physics (or related technical field)
Experience Requirement: 5 Years

TAP is seeking to hire a RF Engineer to join our team! If you are a highly motivated engineer who enjoys a challenging and dynamic environment where your contributions are both critical and valued, this company will provide you the tools and opportunity to thrive.

The RF Engineer will contribute to the design, analysis, and development of high power and high reliability RF components and systems. The RF Engineer will collaborate with other technical experts and peer functions such as Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Test Engineers.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer engineering, physics (or related technical field)
  • Experience with RF and/or analog circuit layout and packaging
  • Active TS/SCI w/ full scope polygraph clearance.
  • 5 years of overall engineering experience.
  • 3 years of experience working in radar design and analysis, and/or test.
  • Technical writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Physics (or related technical field).
  • Experience with RF antenna design for high power applications
  • Experience with schematic capture tools (i.e. Altium)
  • Experience with EM simulation tools (i.e. HFSS, CST)
  • Familiarity with printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication & design, and common electronics assembly processes.
  • Developing electronics test requirements, plans and procedures at the system and component level.
**This position is contingent upon the successful completion of security processing and favorable acceptance onto the program by the Customer.**

Clearance Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, based on current background investigation (SBI), as well as the favorable completion of full scope polygraph. Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government. Factors considered for a U.S. Government Security Clearance include, but are not limited to:
  • U.S. Citizenship (Required)
  • Favorable Criminal History Check
  • Education Verification
  • Abuse/Illegal Drug Use
  • Credit Check
  • Subject Interview

TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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