
Spectrum RF Engineer Project Manager - 30932
Fort Meade, MDFull-time$130–185K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
HII – Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to support advanced spectrum management and federal telecommunications programs. The role leads technical efforts in RF system design, electromagnetic compatibility, and lifecycle operations of federal spectrum-dependent systems. It also supports spectrum planning, certifications, regulatory engagements, and technical analyses for DoD and federal agencies.
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Full job description
Requisition Number: 30932
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $129,850.00 - $185,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Senior
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:
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Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
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Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
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Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
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Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
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Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
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Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.
These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission
Summary
HII – Mission Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Senior RF Engineer to support advanced spectrum management and federal telecommunications programs. This role involves leading technical efforts related to RF system design, electromagnetic compatibility, and the lifecycle operations of federal spectrum‑dependent systems. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in RF engineering principles along with strong understanding of federal regulatory processes affecting national spectrum resources.
What you will do
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Provide senior‑level RF engineering expertise in support of spectrum‑dependent system evaluations, technology transitions, and operational assessments.
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Apply electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) principles to analyze system performance, interference risks, and coexistence scenarios.
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Support spectrum planning activities, system certifications, and regulatory engagements across DoD and federal agencies.
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Collaborate with program managers, spectrum analysts, and government stakeholders to ensure engineering rigor across all technical deliverables.
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Contribute to studies involving NTIA processes, SRF statutory requirements, FCC spectrum actions, and the GMF database.
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Develop technical reports, engineering analyses, and recommendations that address complex spectrum challenges.
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Provide guidance on emerging RF technologies and their implications for federal spectrum operations.
What we are looking for (minimum requirements)
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10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field.
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Masters degree required.
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Deep understanding of RF engineering principles, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and the operational lifecycle of federal spectrum‑dependent systems.
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Working knowledge of NTIA processes, FCC spectrum auction mechanisms, SRF statutory requirements, and the GMF database.
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Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent (e.g., DAWIA Level III in Program Management).
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Strong analytical, communication, and technical reporting skills.
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Clearance: Requires an active secret level security clearance.
Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
How this job compares
Set against the 730 open RF Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$130–185K/yr
- Maryland median$109–204K/yr51 salary ranges
- US median$125–195K/yr505 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $157K, is close to the Maryland median midpoint ($156K) — in the middle half of RF Engineer salary ranges in Maryland.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 52 open RF Engineer jobs in Maryland and 730 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Maryland
- Northrop Grumman19 open
- Lockheed Martin11 open
- Huntington Ingalls Industries (this employer)7 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; RF Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (610 postings).
- Education
- 493 of the 730 open RF Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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