Sr RF Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Lone Tree, CO

3d•$143,487 - $197,295•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination! As a Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer, you will be a technical expert in designing, developing, and testing advanced RF systems for complex aerospace and defense projects. You will drive innovation in RF front-end design, radio propagation modeling, and microwave path analysis, ensuring the successful delivery of state-of-the-art solutions. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
10+ years of experience in RF engineering or a related role.
Expert proficiency in RF design and testing techniques.
Advanced understanding of engineering principles and practices, including various RF modeling, analysis techniques, and tools.
Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams.
Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
Ability to travel as required.
Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
Ability to handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, failure analysis reports, and computer screens accurately.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Extensive experience in RF simulation and modeling tools.
In-depth knowledge of aerospace and defense industry standards.
Knowledge of industry standard RF principles as they apply to design, analysis, and test.
Understanding of techniques to perform RF analysis such as Cosite, E3 integration, link budgets, and antenna patterns.
Experience with analysis software applications such as ANSYS HFSS, ANSYS EMIT, ANSYS SAVANT/SBR+, Keysight GENESIS, Sonnet Professional, AWR Microwave Office, AWR Visual Systems Simulator (VSS), and MATLAB.
Experience with Schematic capture and PCB layout & viewer tools such as Mentor Graphics Xpedition, PADS Power Logic and Layout, Gerbtool, etc.
Capable of developing substantiation documentation to demonstrate compliance to related requirements and industry standards to include test plans/reports, analysis documents, and compliance checklists.
Experience with RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers and Signal Generators.
Experience in designing and verifying to MIL-STD-464 and test procedures of MIL-STD-461.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, US Department of Defense and/or US Military.
Knowledgeable of industry standard RF assemblies and component selection and developing technical specifications.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute advanced RF front-end design projects.
Conduct expert-level radio propagation modeling and prediction.
Perform comprehensive microwave path and interference analysis.
Develop and oversee RF frequency plans and management strategies.
Design, test, and optimize complex RF circuits and systems.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success.
Document and present technical designs, test plans, and results.
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers.
Provide technical leadership and contribute to strategic planning.
Analyze failure data, reports, and root cause analysis to identify and document issues accurately.
Evaluate different approaches to failure analysis and selecting the most appropriate methods for effective resolution.
Make informed decisions based on data and analysis to recommend corrective and preventive actions.