RF Fellow

Capital Factory; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Weeks PTO

401K Employer Match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Vitesse Systems seeks an RF Fellow to lead development of RF payloads and communication systems for satellites, aerospace, and defense applications. You will guide architecture, roadmaps, and cross‑disciplinary teams, mentoring engineers to advance capabilities.

The role requires advanced RF expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate ITAR/EAR compliance while driving strategic technical initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Ph.D. preferred.
• Extensive RF engineering experience in payloads or related tech.
• Proven leadership across multiple programs or product lines.
• Strong written and verbal communication; mentoring skills.
• Ability to obtain required security clearances; US citizenship or permanent residency required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority for RF payloads and related technologies.
• Lead design, development, integration, and evaluation of RF payloads and comms systems.
• Develop product and technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Lead trade studies, architecture evaluations and engineering analyses.
• Identify emerging technologies to improve performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost.
• Support business development with technical input for proposals and solutions.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to IP portfolio.
• Represent the organization at customer meetings and industry events.

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Ph.D. preferred

Extensive RF engineering experience

Technical leadership across programs

Strong communication and mentoring

Ability to obtain security clearances; US citizenship or permanent residency required

Job description

Vitesse Systems is looking for an RF Fellow to join the Longmont team! The RF Fellow will lead the development of cutting‑edge RF payloads and communication systems, tackling complex challenges across aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and space applications.

About Vitesse Systems

Vitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. No challenge is too difficult for the Vitesse Team. From complex specification driven requirements to precision manufactured components, Vitesse Systems has the experience and expertise needed to execute.

Our Core Values

Our core values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission‑critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

Our Benefits

• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Company Observed Holidays
• Birthday & Anniversary Incentives
• 401K Employer Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• Company‑paid Short & Long‑term Disability
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
• Generous Referral Program

The Role

The RF Fellow is a recognized technical expert responsible for advancing the design, development, integration, and evaluation of next‑generation RF payloads and communication technologies. This role provides technical leadership in the development of innovative RF systems and products for satellites, aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and other advanced technology applications while collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The Fellow serves as a trusted technical advisor and subject matter expert, driving technology innovation, influencing product and technology roadmaps, solving complex technical challenges, and mentoring engineering talent to advance the organization’s technical capabilities and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization’s technical authority for RF payloads and related technologies.
• Provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration, and evaluation of RF payloads, products, and communication systems.
• Develop product and technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives and future market needs.
• Lead technical trade studies, architecture evaluations, and engineering analyses to support product and technology development.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies to improve product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost competitiveness.
• Support business development activities by providing technical expertise for customer engagements, proposals, and solution development.
• Resolve complex technical issues and provide guidance throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through production and sustainment.
• Lead or participate in technical reviews, design reviews, independent assessments, and root‑cause investigations.
• Provide technical oversight for engineering projects, ensuring sound engineering practices and appropriate risk management.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with customers, suppliers, industry partners, universities, and research organizations.
• Mentor engineers and technical staff by sharing knowledge, developing technical capabilities, and promoting excellence in engineering.
• Contribute to the organization’s intellectual property portfolio through innovation, patents, publications, and technical presentations.
• Represent the organization as a technical expert at customer meetings, industry conferences, and professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Microwave Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field. Ph.D. preferred.
• Extensive experience in RF engineering, communications systems, payload development, or related technologies.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and recognized expertise in RF systems or related engineering disciplines.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives across multiple programs or product lines.
• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances or customer‑specific access requirements, as applicable.
• Proof of US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is required to comply with ITAR regulations.

Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who:

• Is not a United States citizen
• Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
• Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)

Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affi mative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer.