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RF System Engineer 1

United States, Annapolis Junction Employment contract 110000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and deployment of data center solutions for satellite collection-based systems. This role supports mission-critical communication and signal processing environments by contributing to systems engineering efforts across hardware, software, network, and Radio Frequency (RF) components. The ideal candidate has foundational experience with RF and signal processing systems and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Job Responsibility

  • Support the design, integration, testing, and deployment of data center solutions for satellite collection-based systems
  • Contribute to systems engineering activities across hardware, software, networking, and RF components to ensure system performance and interoperability
  • Assist with the development and integration of RF and signal processing systems supporting communication system applications
  • Support system requirements analysis, architecture development, verification, and validation activities
  • Participate in system integration testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation to ensure compliance with technical and mission requirements
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including systems engineering artifacts, test plans, interface control documents, and configuration management records
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support system lifecycle sustainment.

Requirements

  • Minimum of seven (7) years of Systems Engineering experience on programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline. Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a degree
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants
  • DOD 8570 Certification
  • This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

What we offer

  • Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options
  • Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP
  • Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
  • PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided
  • Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition
  • Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you
  • Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line
  • Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

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