RF Systems Integrator (DoD TS/SCI clearance required)

Reston, VA 

Phantom Engineering, Inc. is a technical services consulting firm supporting customers in the federal government sector. Our company employs a team of mission-driven professionals who have a wealth of experience in engineering, operations, and domain-specific technical consulting. Our employees are driven by a passion for the customer’s mission. The Phantom team works together to tackle our customer’s greatest challenges with a proven track record of making the most daring endeavors successful. Our goal is to build a company of like-minded individuals who share the same qualities of strong technical expertise and drive to meet the customer’s most critical and complex challenges. We offer competitive salaries, top-notch benefits, and a generous 401K package.

Phantom Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Integrator with SATCOM experience to support our Virginia-based Federal Government client. The ideal candidate should possess the following skills.

• Experience designing, installing, and maintaining iDirect-based Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) test networks, including multiple modem types and antenna front-end configurations.
• Strong background integrating commercial VSAT technologies to meet customer or program requirements, supported by independent research, planning, and technical trade studies.
• Proven ability to conduct satellite signal environment surveys, including performance evaluation, signal validation, and quality verification of recorded data.
• Proficiency in Python for signal analysis, automation, and data processing, with experience using open-source DSP and scientific computing libraries.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining end-to-end RF/data pipelines, from analog front-end capture through ingestion, processing, and storage in post-processing databases.
• Solid understanding of RF and antenna systems, particularly as applied to VSAT and satellite communications environments.
• Ability to effectively operate in test, lab, and field environments with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Engineering Degree (Electrical, Systems, etc.) to support this technical role
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with RF and Satellite Communications (SATCOM)
• Background supporting government, defense, or IC-related satellite communications programs.
• Willingness to work non-standard schedules, including shift work, overtime, weekends, and travel up to 40%

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with VSAT-focused signal exploitation or monitoring systems.
• Familiarity with automating test networks or analysis pipelines using Bash, Python, or similar scripting tools.
• Hands-on experience performing digital signal processing (DSP) on IQ data, including analysis and troubleshooting using Linux-based systems.