RF Engineer - 30280
HII Mission Technologies· Defense· Oct 5, 2026 · 23d ago
Fort Meade, MD, Maryland, United States
In office
Full-time
Junior
$115K–$160K est.
1+ years exp
Job description
Requisition Number: 30280
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $75,395.00 - $105,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Entry Level
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 Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Job Description
HII Mission Technologies is seeking RF Spectrum Engineers to support a diverse range of DoD, Federal, and commercial satellite customers. In this role, you will may contribute to critical programs involving radio frequency spectrum management, analysis, electronic warfare, and engineering.
This position requires onsite work in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.
We are open to considering different levels of experience and encourage new graduates to apply.
RF ENGINEER 1 - $75,395 - $107,708
RF ENGINEER 2 - $87,247 - $124,639
Essential Job Responsibilities
• Apply technical concepts, techniques, and procedures in the development of technical products.
• Perform spectrum measurements and signal analysis using specialized tools.
• Collaborate with design and operations teams to integreate RF spectrum considerations into system development.
• Troubleshoot spectrum-related issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Learn and apply DoD, NTIA, FCC spectrum policies and procedures.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and their spectrum requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• LEVEL 1 - 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
• LEVEL 2 - 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of RF engineering, wireless communication, or spectrum management gained from experience that may include internships and school projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.
Preferred Requirements
• An active secret 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.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: vimeo.com
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.
Application prep
Use the role’s language and application details while tailoring your materials.
Keywords to mirror
aimachine learningml
- Platform
- successfactors
- Effort
- medium
Benefits
Benefits detected in the listing.
Dental
Vision
401(K)
Paid Time Off
Wellness