RF Engineer (BT-26013)

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 122,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Flexible work schedules

Professional training and development

Job summary

A leading space technology firm based in Colorado is seeking an RF Engineer to support critical space programs. The successful candidate will lead payload analysis and work closely with cross-functional teams and customers. Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, a minimum of 6 years of experience, and an active Top-Secret clearance. This position offers a competitive salary range of $122,000 to $125,000 with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have 6+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance.
• Ability to develop and analyze technical requirements.
• Experience with certifying and selling off an RF payload or subsystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead payload analysis efforts and run test cases.
• Manage payload risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with customers to ensure product success.
• Execute major milestone reviews.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Communication skills

Team player

Data analysis techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The RF Engineer will support the space program located in Littleton/Waterton, Colorado.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead payload analysis efforts and run test cases for payload initialization for an assigned payload.
• Work closely with other leaders and subject matter experts to manage payload risks and opportunities as well as leading relevant opportunities and studies.
• Work closely with customers to ensure the success of payload products and milestones.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or STEM related field.
• Must have 6+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance. Will give preference to candidates with a TS/SCI Poly clearance but will entertain candidates who only hold a TS clearance and can obtain and maintain SCI and Poly. If the selected candidate holds only a Top-Secret clearance, they will have to get Program Security approval prior to moving forward.
• Ability to develop and analyze technical requirements and allocate functions down to satellite subsystems and/or components.
• Must have MATLAB or other coding experience.

DESIRED:

• A team player with the demonstrated ability to participate in cross functional teams and communicate and coordinate work as one team with common goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with management and peers.
• Experience defining end-to-end performance and functionality of RF payloads and/or subsystems, consistent with mission needs and CONOPS.
• Proficiency with the development of specifications and interface definitions for digitally processed RF payloads.
• Experience with defining external interfaces for antennas, active/passive RF components, receivers/transmitters, and digital processors.
• Experience with certifying and selling off an RF payload or subsystem to the customer.
• Proven ability to execute major milestone reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
• Experience with and/or application of AI/ML Data analysis Techniques.
• Experience using and programming in Python.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

SALARY RANGE:

$122,000 to $125,000, salary will depend on education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.