RF Engineer – DoD Space Systems (Secret/TS Eligible)

Astrion; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks an RF Engineer to support space-based RF hardware development and EMI/EMC testing for AFRL in Albuquerque, NM. This on-site role includes lab testing, RF hardware selection, and laboratory documentation.

Responsibilities include MIL-STD-461 EMI/EMC testing, data analysis with MATLAB or Python, and collaboration with government and industry partners on spectrum coordination.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, RF Engineering, or related RF discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on RF engineering/testing experience.
• Experience planning and conducting RF lab/field tests, including data acquisition and analysis.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and signal generators.
• Experience with MATLAB or Python for data modeling and analysis.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC testing concepts (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.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and operate RF test configurations for lab and field environments.
• Conduct testing of RF components, subsystems, and full systems.
• Perform EMI/EMC testing to MIL-STD-461 standards.
• Analyze RF test data and present findings to engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Support verification and validation (V&V) of hardware to meet program requirements.
• Contribute to test planning, execution, and technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and review vendor test plans and deliverables.
• Enforce and maintain lab safety protocols and recommend process improvements.
• Assist in post-delivery testing of flight and ground hardware.
• Support spectrum certification and frequency coordination for AFRL programs.

Skills

RF Engineering

RF Test Equipment

MATLAB

Python

EMI/EMC Testing

MIL-STD-461

Data Analysis

Lab Testing

Test Planning

Communication

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/RF Engineering

Tools

VNA

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Signal Generators

Job description

Astrion seeks an RF Engineer to support space-based RF hardware development and EMI/EMC testing for AFRL in Albuquerque, NM. This on-site role includes lab testing, RF hardware selection, and laboratory documentation.

Responsibilities include MIL-STD-461 EMI/EMC testing, data analysis with MATLAB or Python, and collaboration with government and industry partners on spectrum coordination.