Project Engineer, RF Systems (will consider all Senior levels)

Redwire; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at Redwire as a Project Engineer for RF systems in Longmont, CO. You'll lead interdisciplinary teams in designing and building cutting-edge RF systems for satellites. With a focus on innovation, you will guide projects from concept through flight testing, addressing customer needs and ensuring successful deployment in the space market. The role requires strong expertise in RF systems, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative spirit to advance humanity’s ventures into space.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience designing RF systems.
• Experience developing satellite hardware from concept through verification.
• Strong background working with customers to manage expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to develop and build RF products for satellites.
• Communicate directly with customers and manage project scope.
• Define work packages and support proposal writing.

Skills

RF systems design

Team leadership

Customer communication

Project management

Education

BS in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

RF modeling software

ECAD software

Job description

Position:Project Engineer, RF Systems (will consider all Senior levels)

Location: 2602 Clover Basin Drive

Unit D

Longmont, CO

Job Id:2393

# of Openings:1

Join our team of innovators and get a chance to work alongside a team of talented, curious people that are passionate about designing and deploying solutions that are accelerating humanity’s expansion into space.

Our innovative team inLongmont, COare designing and deploying industry leading RF systems, satellite mechanisms, and deployable structures to the global space market. With many more exciting projects on the horizon, our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.

We have an opportunity for a Project Engineer for RFproducts(will consider all Senior levels)at our facility in Longmont, CO. In this role you will be responsible for leading teams to develop new space-based RF systems and communications architectures. You will interact directly with customers, and be responsible for guiding the technical development from concept through flight testing and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary project teamsto develop andbuild RF products for satellites.
• Guide technical development throughout the project team with strong communication and collaboration.
• Communicate directly with customers and subcontractors
• Define work packages and review work products from the team.
• Support business development activities with proposal writing and review
• Assist program management with team organization, resource demands, and project execution.
• Ensure a smooth program transition from engineering development into flight production.

Ideal Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience designing, building, and testing RF systems.
• Experience developing & building satellite hardware from concept through product verification.
• Experience leading a team anddeveloping technical work plans, including estimation of required resources.
• Backgroundworking/communicating with customersto manage expectations and project scope.
• Experience with RF modeling or ECAD software (HFSS, Altium, etc.).
• US Citizen (Green Card holder and Visa sponsorship not accepted).
• BS in Engineering, (Aerospace or Electrical Engineering preferred). Master’s Degree may substitute for two years less of applicable experience.

Desired Skills

• Strongly desire experience with RF testing and test equipment
• Background in translating system architectures into requirements and verification plans
• Understanding ofrisk management activities.
• Background managing technical baselines and product configurations.
• Experiencing generating content for and presenting at standard technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.)

Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

Don’t meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you’re excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay Range
$105,000 - $190,000

How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)
Redwiredetermines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARClick Here