On-Site RF Engineer – Space Systems Testing & EMI/EMC

Astrion; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is looking for an RF Engineer to support space-based RF hardware development and EMI/EMC testing at Kirtland AFB, NM. This full-time role involves hands-on testing and advising on RF hardware selection. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in RF Engineering or related fields and 3+ years of relevant experience.

The position offers the opportunity to work with advanced RF systems in a dynamic research environment, ensuring safety protocols and contributing to technical documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on engineering and/or testing experience with radio-frequency systems.
• Experience planning and conducting RF lab and/or field tests, including data acquisition and analysis.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC testing concepts, especially MIL-STD-461.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and operate RF test configurations for lab and field environments.
• Conduct testing of RF components, subsystems, and full systems.
• Analyze RF test data and present findings to engineering teams.

Skills

Hands-on engineering/testing experience with RF systems

Proficiency with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs)

Experience with MATLAB or Python for data modeling

Strong analytical and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, RF Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Astrion is looking for an RF Engineer to support space-based RF hardware development and EMI/EMC testing at Kirtland AFB, NM. This full-time role involves hands-on testing and advising on RF hardware selection. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in RF Engineering or related fields and 3+ years of relevant experience.

The position offers the opportunity to work with advanced RF systems in a dynamic research environment, ensuring safety protocols and contributing to technical documentation.