Job Requirements
Louisville, CO
Secret Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$100,000 - $200,000
Job Description
- Company: Sierra Space
- Position: RF Test Engineer
- Location: Louisville, CO
- Duration: 6 month contract to hire, you will convert perm after 6 months
- Clearance: Secret, will hold TS if you already have it
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
6+ years of experience in RF engineering, test engineering, integration, or verification activities.
Experience developing and executing test procedures and test plans.
Experience with satellite test experience
Experience with object-oriented programming (Python, C++, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools for test automation and data analysis)
Experience troubleshooting hardware and system-level issues in a laboratory or production environment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, interface control documents, and technical drawings.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Experience documenting test results and preparing technical reports.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.
Secret or Top Secret Clearance
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience supporting satellite, spacecraft, defense, or aerospace programs.
Knowledge of RF communication systems, telemetry, command and control systems, and data links.
Experience with EMC/EMI testing and certification requirements.
Familiarity with environmental qualification testing including vibration, thermal vacuum, and shock testing.
Programming or scripting experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools for test automation and data analysis.
Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) development and execution.
Familiarity with digital signal processing (DSP) concepts.
Experience working in regulated aerospace, defense, or space environments.
Knowledge of antenna testing, RF calibration techniques, and link performance analysis.
Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Experience supporting hardware through design, integration, verification, qualification, and launch readiness reviews.
Working knowledge of configuration management, requirements traceability, and systems engineering processes.
Job Description
We are seeking an RF/Test Engineer to support the design, integration, verification, and test of RF and communication systems for advanced aerospace and spaceflight programs. This position will be responsible for developing test procedures, executing RF performance testing, troubleshooting hardware and system-level issues, and validating subsystem performance throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with RF test equipment, communication systems, and environmental testing, along with a strong understanding of system integration, signal analysis, and aerospace hardware verification.
- Position: RF Test Engineer
- Location: Louisville, CO
- Duration: 6 month contract to hire, you will convert perm after 6 months
- Clearance: Secret, will hold TS if you already have it
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
6+ years of experience in RF engineering, test engineering, integration, or verification activities.
Experience developing and executing test procedures and test plans.
Experience with satellite test experience
Experience with object-oriented programming (Python, C++, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools for test automation and data analysis)
Experience troubleshooting hardware and system-level issues in a laboratory or production environment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, interface control documents, and technical drawings.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Experience documenting test results and preparing technical reports.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.
Secret or Top Secret Clearance
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience supporting satellite, spacecraft, defense, or aerospace programs.
Knowledge of RF communication systems, telemetry, command and control systems, and data links.
Experience with EMC/EMI testing and certification requirements.
Familiarity with environmental qualification testing including vibration, thermal vacuum, and shock testing.
Programming or scripting experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools for test automation and data analysis.
Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) development and execution.
Familiarity with digital signal processing (DSP) concepts.
Experience working in regulated aerospace, defense, or space environments.
Knowledge of antenna testing, RF calibration techniques, and link performance analysis.
Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Experience supporting hardware through design, integration, verification, qualification, and launch readiness reviews.
Working knowledge of configuration management, requirements traceability, and systems engineering processes.
Job Description
We are seeking an RF/Test Engineer to support the design, integration, verification, and test of RF and communication systems for advanced aerospace and spaceflight programs. This position will be responsible for developing test procedures, executing RF performance testing, troubleshooting hardware and system-level issues, and validating subsystem performance throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with RF test equipment, communication systems, and environmental testing, along with a strong understanding of system integration, signal analysis, and aerospace hardware verification.
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