RF Test Engineer Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a RF Test Engineer make in Washington, DC? The average RF Test Engineer salary in Washington, DC is $114,404 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $106,492 and $124,299. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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EM/RF Test Engineer - 1354

SARA Inc - Colorado Springs , CO

The SARA EMP Survivability and Effects Department, within the High-Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM), is looking for an exceptionally talented, motivated, and capable EM/RF Test Engineer . The ...

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Senior RF Test Engineer

Xona Space Systems Inc - Burlingame , CA

This includes both conducted and radiated RF tests revolving around the validating of the payload, RF board characterization, subsystem tests, transmit antenna as well as RF validation tests at the ...

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Staff Test Engineer, ATE-RF

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. - Thousand Oaks , CA

Requisition ID: 72893 Job Description As a Staff Test Engineer, you will be responsible for developing ATE RF test solutions for highly integrated RF modules. Design and development of test fixtures ...

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Senior Software Engineer - RF Test

SEAKR Engineering - Englewood , CO

Post Processing of RF test results Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science or a related discipline * Strong C++ programming skills with strong debugging and ...

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RF Connectivity Test Engineer

Fresh Consulting - Sunnyvale , CA

RF Connectivity Test Engineer Duration: Project Based Long-Term Vendor Contract Location: Sunnyvale, CA Benefits: Employee benefits at 100% including Medical, PTO, Holiday Pay, 401K Plan and much ...

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RF Engineer

Talentry, LLC - San Diego , CA

The right person will use their experience with antenna design, filter design, RF Test equipment, and radio-system accessories for LEO and military applications. The right engineer will use ...

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What does a RF Test Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a RF Test Engineer

Developing automated test software to control instrumentation, emulate command and control, and monitor telemetry.

November 25, 2022

Assist the SW Test Engineer with the existing software code and recommend changes to simplify the test method in order to improve testing efficiency.

January 19, 2023

Active Secret Security clearance and the ability to be cleared to Special Access Program (SAP) level.

February 18, 2023

Test equipment design engineers can be involved in all aspects of prime product design, verification, and production by providing a variety of test equipment hardware and software support.

April 21, 2023

Support production in terms of trouble shooting if there is any issue with the existing test programs impacting customer delivery.

April 27, 2023

Understanding of RF measurement techniques and use of various RF measurement instruments (specifically Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, Power Meters).

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for RF Test Engineer in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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106492

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114404

Average Total Cash Compensation

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112207

128853

118694

What is the average salary for RF Test Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of RF Test Engineer in Washington, DC. The base salary for RF Test Engineer ranges from $106,492 to $124,299 with the average base salary of $114,404. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,207 to $128,853 with the average total cash compensation of $118,694.

View Average Salary for RF Test Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$114,404	$106,492 - $124,299
Bonus	$4,290	$5,715 - $4,553
Total Pay	$118,694	$112,207 - $128,853

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

RF Test Engineer Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,511 - $124,322	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,511 - $124,322	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,511 - $124,322	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,287 - $124,060	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,511 - $124,322	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,511 - $124,322	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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