Staff RF Engineer Job in Waterton, Colorado US

Staff RF Engineer

Specific Job Description Block III Payload-A Wide Band Digital Receiver Architecture Study Lead: The Military Special Programs is looking for an enthusiastic technical leader to take the role of Block III Payload-A Wide Band Digital Receiver Architecture Study Lead. This position includes, but is not limited to the following duties: the technical leader in the day-to-day operation of the Block III Payload-A team, lead a team of engineers / technical direction of All Subcontractor SME's / etc. through the entire payload lifecycle of Payload-A Digital Receiver architecture definition / design / fabrication / component testing / qualification / vehicle payload testing / RF performance data analysis / anomaly resolution / vehicle installation and system pedigree of all payloads. The candidate must have a strong applied background in Electrical Engineering with strong computing skills and an extensive Spacecraft Integration Test background. The position requires: A Minimum of 5 Years of RF Microwave design / prototype fabrication / RF testing / anomaly troubleshooting / RF data analysis experience and flight pedigree. Strong quantitative analytical and problem solving skills; Strong communication and inter-personal team building skills. Standard Job Description Architects and designs Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Designs and develops RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes and tests RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase. In addition, develops RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Performs link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Develops and allocates RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Identifies and tracks RF technical performance measurements (TPMs). Performs RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.