Location: Aurora, Colorado
Clearance: Active TS/SCI required
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required

Overview

A leading defense technology contractor is seeking an RF Systems & Hardware Engineer to provide engineering analysis, baseline management, and systems integration support for a high-priority operational communications network. This role involves ensuring optimal system performance, troubleshooting complex RF issues, and contributing to the design and enhancement of next-generation satellite communication systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis, configuration management, and sustainment of RF and ground-based communication systems.

• Support system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure continuous availability.

• Collect and analyze diagnostic data, document issues, and develop resolutions or workarounds to restore operations.

• Conduct performance and cost trade-off studies for proposed design changes and upgrades.

• Use RF diagnostic tools such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators to identify and correct faults.

• Support requirements development for new system capabilities and hardware/software enhancements.

• Develop and refine engineering procedures, concept of operations (CONOPS), and system documentation.

• Participate in integration testing, field installations, and operational evaluations.

• Provide after-hours and occasional travel support (including short-notice CONUS/OCONUS trips).

• Support antenna and tower operations, following all required safety protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Experience supporting RF Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities for satellite or ground communication systems.

• Proficiency with RF test and measurement equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators).

• Experience creating and maintaining system schematics, block diagrams, bills of materials (BOMs), and design reviews.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

• Ability to support emergency repair trips and occasional after-hours work.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work at heights and complete safety certifications for antenna/tower operations.

Desired Skills

• Background in RF systems engineering, including hardware integration and signal path analysis.

• Experience supporting satellite communications (SATCOM) or space/ground terminal systems.

• Familiarity with configuration control, requirements tracking, and change management tools.

• Ability to author white papers or engineering assessments for capability improvements.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to contribute technical insights within design and integration teams.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $120K–$130K, based on experience.

• 25% company-funded 401(k) contribution, vested immediately.

• 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage with HSA contributions.

• Quarterly performance and equity bonuses.

• 250 hours of PTO annually with rollover options.

• Education reimbursement and certification support.

• Family-friendly company culture with regular employee events.