RF Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) in Colorado is seeking an RF Engineer II to design RF front-end systems for aerospace and defense projects. You will perform co-site analysis, propagate radio links, and develop simulations with HFSS to deliver robust, compliant solutions.

You will work both independently and with cross-functional teams, contributing to system-level assessments, testing plans, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of RF engineering or related experience.
• Proficiency in RF design and testing techniques.
• Understanding of RF modeling and analysis techniques.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform co-site analysis.
• Conduct detailed radio propagation modeling and prediction in support of link budget analysis.
• Complete antenna performance simulations using Ansys HFSS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Document technical designs, test plans, and results.

Skills

RF design

RF testing

Antenna modeling

Link budgets

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Higher degree may substitute for experience

Tools

ANSYS HFSS

ANSYS EMIT

MATLAB

Python

Vector Network Analyzers

Job description

Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination! As an Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer II, you will play a critical role in the design and development of RF systems for aerospace and defense projects. You will be responsible for detailed RF front-end design, microwave path analysis, and interference mitigation. You will work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality RF solutions. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

• Perform co-site analysis
• Conduct detailed radio propagation modeling and prediction in support of link budget analysis
• Complete antenna performance simulations using Ansys HFSS
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Document technical designs, test plans, and results.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in RF engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency in RF design and testing techniques.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and practices, including various RF modeling, analysis techniques, and tools.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams.

Qualification We Prefer:

• Experience with advanced RF simulation tools.
• Understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards.
• Knowledge of industry standard RF principles as they apply to design, analysis, and test.
• Understanding of techniques to perform RF analysis such as Cosite, E3 integration, link budgets, and antenna patterns.
• Experience with analysis software applications such as ANSYS HFSS, ANSYS EMIT, ANSYS SAVANT/SBR+, and MATLAB/Python.
• Capable of developing substantiation documentation to demonstrate compliance to related requirements and industry standards to include test plans/reports, analysis documents, and compliance checklists.
• Experience with RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers and Signal Generators.
• Knowledgeable of industry standard RF assemblies and component selection and developing technical specifications.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Analyze failure data, reports, and root cause analysis to identify and document issues accurately.
• Evaluate different approaches to failure analysis and selecting the most appropriate methods for effective resolution.
• Make informed decisions based on data and analysis to recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Ability to handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, failure analysis reports, and computer screens accurately.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Salary:

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $94,345.12 - $129,724.54. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Security Clearance:

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

Benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision plans,
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%,
• life insurance,
• 3 weeks paid time off,
• tuition reimbursement,
• and more.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains - sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It's part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.