Sr. Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Kirtland AFB, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer will work in The Aerospace Corporation’s Spectrum Systems Directorate, Special Programs Division, supporting the program office acquiring a critical space system for the Electromagnetic Warfare and Cyber (EWC) Portfolio Acquisition Executive. The EWC is developing and fielding highly classified space capabilities. The engineer will participate in all phases of the system lifecycle to help deliver an operationally dominant space capability and will support Aerospace reach-back and backplane activities. The position is full-time and requires on-site work at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role supports program reviews, design, development, testing, and transition to operations. The engineer serves as a principal technical representative supporting the Program Manager, helps ensure system requirements are implemented, analyzes and implements RF designs, and works with teams overseeing RF equipment development, testing, and manufacture. The engineer also supports mission assurance, integration and test, anomaly investigations, risk mitigation, and technical communications with Aerospace experts and a diverse group of government, military, contractor, FFRDC, and National Laboratory personnel. The position requires a current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility, issued by the U.S. Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance. Travel is required, estimated at 10–25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or a related STEM field.
12 or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering, program management, or other technical fields.
Proven work experience as an RF Engineer or in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of RF systems, RF test equipment, RF test procedures, and RF principles.
Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams.
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly dynamic Program Office environment with government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including experience presenting and writing technical information.
Ability to travel 10–25%.
Current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Past demonstration of Aerospace’s Leadership Competency Model elements: leading change, operating strategically, fostering innovation, delivering results, and engaging with impact.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a technical subject area such as engineering, science, or mathematics.
Systems engineering experience with rapid operational systems.
Excellent personal technical reputation and a record of personal technical achievement.
Program office experience.
Experience preparing data packages for and working through spectrum management and frequency approval processes.

Responsibilities

Support program reviews, design, development, testing, and transition-to-operations efforts.
Act as the principal technical representative supporting the Program Manager.
Understand and ensure implementation of requirements for system design, mission concept of operations, prototype and test, initial checkout, operations, and operational transition support.
Analyze and implement radio frequency (RF) designs.
Work with a team to oversee development, testing, and manufacture of RF equipment.
Provide mission assurance and assist with integration efforts.
Witness critical tests and verify that procedures and plans are followed appropriately.
Support integration and test activities and anomaly investigations, and provide expertise to protect schedule, cost, and hardware.
Identify risk areas and mitigation efforts to meet mission objectives.
Represent EWC’s interests in Aerospace backplane communications.
Solicit and oversee subject matter experts from the Aerospace Engineering Technical Group to apply their expertise to critical problems.
Work closely with military personnel, government civilians, prime contractors, SE&I contractors, FFRDCs, and National Laboratories.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
401(k) plan with company-paid benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
Flexible spending accounts.
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.