Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Communications Systems Engineer to support our customer in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on engineer with strong experience in communications equipment, RF technology and electronics. This role involves full-lifecycle engineering, from
design and development to testing, troubleshooting, integration, and maintenance of advanced communication systems. You will have the opportunity to work onsite alongside other engineers and professionals at various customer locations, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Responsibilities:
You will have the opportunity to work with advanced equipment, tools and technologies to support both legacy
and new communications systems across many areas of support, to include the following:
• System Design & Development
o Design and develop robust and reliable electronics and communications systems.
o Analyze system requirements and translate them into design specifications.
o Create and maintain detailed documentation for all stages of the design process.
• Testing & Troubleshooting
o Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for RF and communication systems.
o Identify, troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues in a timely manner, often in urgent and
high-priority scenarios.
o Perform root cause analysis of failures and implement corrective actions.
• Integration & Maintenance
o Integrate new systems and components into existing infrastructure.
o Perform routine maintenance and upgrades on communications equipment and antenna
systems.
• Customer & Team Interaction
o Work closely with a small and highly effective team to support various customers in
understanding their needs to provide technical support and meet their requirements.
o Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure project success.
o Communicate project status and technical information effectively to peers & leadership.
Skills
Rf, Design, Radio frequency, Rf design, Systems engineering, solidworks, cad software
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related technical field, or
equivalent military experience.
• 10+ years of proven experience with RF and communications systems.
• Experience with full-lifecycle engineering (design, testing, troubleshooting, integration, maintenance).
• Experience with technical requirements, documentation and design analysis.
• Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to interact effectively with customers and peers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-stress, high-speed environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong understanding of electrical tools and equipment (crimpers, dies, multimeter, presses,
connectors, contacts, wire gauges/types, soldering, etc.)
• Experience working hands-on with network analyzers, spectrum analyzers and other RF test
equipment.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, VA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.