Space Vehicle RF Engineer I (Testing) with Security ...

Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination! As an RF Engineer I, you will be using your skills and expertise to design, develop, and test our complex products and technologies. These cover a very wide range from state of the art mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. Youll be responsible for RF front-end design, radio propagation modeling and prediction, microwave path analysis, interference analysis and filter design, RF frequency planning, analog-to-digital conversion, and circuit design. 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. Learn more about IAS In this role, you will: * Support the Programs RF and Network Engineering test efforts to include developing RF and Network emulators to test and verify RF radio and network hardware to include high speed Software Defined Radios (SDR), Internet Protocol (IP) routers and Mission Processing Equipment to support state of the art Satellite Communication Systems.* Support RF link budgets and Network throughput analyses to develop communication hardware requirements and verify delivered hardware with user developed STEs.* Support trade studies to determine the optimum solution for antenna, radio and network hardware implementation to support satellite communications.* Support upgrades and hardware changes to the FLATSAT emulator; which emulates the spacecraft functionality and performance. Must-haves: * Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline* Lab Experience with RF or network testing* Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices* The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances Preferred: * Knowledge of RF test equipment to include Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, RF Power Meters and Signal Noise analyzers is recommended.* Knowledge of RF Design tools such as Keysight Advanced System Design (ADS), Ansys high-frequency structure simulator (HFSS), Mentor Graphics Hyperlynx, CST Microwave Studio, AWR Microwave Office, or Matlab Communication Toolbox is also recommended. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America''s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC Estimated Starting Salary Range: $66,918.50 - $92,012.94 SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. As COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities, we are taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID-19 and associated variants pose in the workplace. SNC is committed to supporting our employees while ensuring we continue to meet essential national security needs of our country. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, SNC will continue to require COVID-19 vaccination status for all employees including new hires. In accordance with applicable requirements, all current and newly hired employees who are unvaccinated may be required to adhere to enhanced onsite safety protocols including weekly COVID-19 testing, face coverings, and social distancing. The status of applicable COVID-19 vaccination requirements are subject to change depending on applicable court orders and the course of ongoing litigation. Candidates may later be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved exemption. At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.

Created: 2025-11-15