RF Engineer II

Sierra Space • Broomfield, CO

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About The Position

The RF Engineer II designs, develops, tests, and validates RF systems and components for space-based applications, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, and RF amplifiers. The role performs intermediate design tasks and troubleshoots complex RF-system problems using electrical design tools and equipment, under the guidance and mentorship of more experienced engineers.

The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to support successful project delivery and integration of RF systems into larger systems, ensuring performance and reliability requirements are met. The position also involves preparing and maintaining technical documentation and reports for traceability and compliance with industry standards, and keeping current with emerging RF technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Typically 2+ years of related experience.
• Intermediate understanding of electrical circuits and components.
• Intermediate understanding of electrical design tools and equipment.
• Intermediate understanding of design tasks.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve more complex problems.
• Ability to learn and receive instruction and mentorship from more experienced engineers.
• Basic knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
• Basic knowledge of systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with RF design and simulation tools such as ADS, HFSS, or CST.
• Experience with RF measurement equipment, including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Understanding of RF system performance parameters such as gain, noise figure, and linearity.
• Experience with PCB design and layout tools such as Altium Designer or OrCAD.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges in RF engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF systems and components for space-based applications.
• Conduct performance testing and validation of RF systems, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, and RF amplifiers.
• Use electrical design tools and equipment to perform intermediate design tasks and troubleshoot complex RF-system and component problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project success and integration of RF systems into larger systems.
• Follow instructions and guidance from more experienced engineers.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and reports to ensure traceability and compliance with industry standards.
• Stay current with emerging RF technologies and industry trends and apply relevant knowledge to ongoing projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level