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ALTA IT Services, LLC · 1 day ago

Senior RF Engineer

Rockville, MD

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $170K/yr

7+ years exp

ALTA IT Services, LLC is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to support a global leader in satellite communication systems. The role involves designing, testing, and qualifying RF/microwave radio transceivers, with a focus on advancing SatCom user terminal technologies.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Design, simulate, and model RF front-end systems in collaboration with systems architects and cross-functional engineers

Develop hardware specifications for RF systems and components, guiding functional design

Design and test RF/microwave circuits, circuit boards, and production-ready packages

Identify, evaluate, and validate new RF components for prototype and production use

Perform hands-on characterization and performance analysis of RF radios and components

Develop and support automated test equipment and scripts for lab measurements using Python

Collaborate with manufacturing teams on test methods and support production scaling

Ensure design compliance with system and performance requirements through qualification testing

Qualification

RF/microwave designTesting RF circuitsSatellite communicationADSPythonRF test equipmentCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationAdaptability

Required

8+ years of hands-on lab experience in testing and characterizing RF/microwave circuits, including amplifiers and PLLs

10+ years of experience designing linear and non-linear circuits such as power amplifiers, LNAs, mixers, filters, and PLLs

5+ years of RF/microwave design using tools like ADS, Altium, HFSS, or equivalent

Strong command of RF/microwave fundamentals and component design (e.g., PLL, VCOs, LNAs, amplifiers)

Skilled with RF test equipment: spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers/generators, and network analyzers

Proficient in characterizing RF performance at microwave frequencies

Familiarity with digital communication theory and modulation techniques (QPSK, APSK, QAM)

Programming experience with Python or LabVIEW for automated testing and analysis

Collaboration: Collaborative team player who thrives in multidisciplinary environments

Problem-Solving: Demonstrates both analytic thinking and hands-on problem-solving skills—able to analyze complex challenges and proactively roll up their sleeves to test, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in a lab environment

Communication: Excellent communication and documentation skills to support cross-functional and external collaboration

Adaptability: Adaptable in a fast-paced, innovative R&D setting with evolving project needs

Ability to work in a laboratory environment, including handling, assembling, and testing RF components

Comfortable with hands-on testing and bench work using various RF lab equipment