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RF Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Science
Evaluation
Project Management
Performance Management
Preventive Maintenance
Computer Hardware
Art
DoD
Emerging Technologies
Management
Research and Development
Critical Thinking
Physics
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Mathematics
Roadmaps
Network
RF
Acquisition
Contract Management
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2614944

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-30

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Engineer to provide management and outreach support to the government customer RF Program Manager. This includes utilizing knowledge and background in RF technology and development to support a government program manager in technical evaluation, project management, and execution of RF technology research and development (R&D). This position is in Chantilly, VA.

Job Description:

Advise RF PM on technical aspects of the RF portfolio
Plan and support technology maturation throughout the R&D lifecycle
Plan and execute all budgetary aspects of the R&D Program
Guide future RF technology development strategy and roadmaps
Support transition of mature RF hardware to system program offices for flight development
Survey state-of-the-art RF technologies and provide technical recommendations
Drive advancement of resiliency activities/initiatives in RF technology
Support all phases of the acquisition strategy and process
Develop requests for proposals, statements of work, requirements, contract data requirements list (CDRL) and other required solicitation/contract documents
Support acquisition source selection activities as a technical advisor on RF-related technologies and components
Interact with outside agencies to include DoD, NASA, National Labs and Universities
Identify and advise customers on relevant current and emerging technologies, as well as tasks affecting the management of the R&D portfolio
Assist with the oversight of technology development contracts and build status briefings for government customers and industry partners

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD and four (4) years or more experience
Understanding of RF fundamentals, their impact on system performance, and design trades
Ability to work on-site in US Government facilities
Effective critical thinking and interpersonal skills, strong briefing and written communications skills

Desired Qualifications:

STEM degree; preferably in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Math
Experience developing and coordinating technology roadmaps with multiple agencies
Bias for action; taking the lead on critical tasks as they come up
Strong professional network in RF-related fields (government, academia, and industry)
Strong technical acquisitions background (Prior government agency acquisitions/contracts management experience a plus)

Clearance:

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2614944
Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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