RF Engineer

Overview

RF Engineer

LOCATION: On Site - Kirtland AFB, NM

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: DoD Secret clearance w/ TS/SCI eligibility

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: <10%

Astrion is seeking anRF Engineerto supportspace-based RF hardware developmentandEMI/EMC testingactivities for advanced research programs at theAir Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directoratein Albuquerque, NM.This position offers a hands-on opportunity to work onAFRL spacevehicle and groundsystems, contributing to lab testing,advising on RF hardware selection,technical documentation, andoccasionaladvisement onspectrum coordination across military, government, and industry stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• U.S. Citizenshiprequired

• Bachelor’s degreeinElectrical,Computer,RF Engineering, or a related discipline with an RF focus

• 3+ yearsofhands-on engineering and/or testing experience with radio-frequency systems

• Experience planning and conductingRF lab and/or field tests, including data acquisition and analysis

• ProficiencywithRF test equipment, including:

• Spectrum analyzers

• Vector network analyzers (VNAs)

• Signal generators

• Experience withMATLABorPythonfor data modeling and analysis

• Familiarity withEMI/EMC testingconcepts (especially MIL-STD-461)

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Attention to detail in testing and documentation processes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience supportingDoD space programs, particularly inPNTorsmall satellite systems

• Experience withRF system calibrationandESD best practices

• Previouswork inclassified or secure lab environments

• Demonstrated ability to supportmultidisciplinary engineering teams

• Prior involvement withEMI/EMC lab setups