RF Systems Engineer - Remote

Keystone Mission Solutions; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned systems engineer with extensive experience in RF systems, particularly in satellite communications and space tracking radar. This role is pivotal in developing and analyzing mission requirements while ensuring system performance meets stringent budgets. Candidates will thrive in a flexible work-from-home environment, with occasional on-site support, and will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that emphasizes work/life balance. If you are passionate about contributing to the US Space Force and Intelligence Community, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

10% company contribution to 401K

Paid Holidays

Work-from-home environment

Comprehensive benefits plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with large RF systems in space tracking radar or satellite communications.
• Existing TS/SCI clearance is mandatory for the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assess requirements, perform mission analysis & modeling.
• Support system performance analysis and testing for RF systems.

Skills

RF systems expertise

mission analysis & modeling

system performance analysis

phased arrays

signal processing

model-based systems engineering

integration and testing

satellite communications protocols

Tools

Matlab

CST Studio Suite

Job description

Keystone Mission Solutions (https://keystone-ms.com) is looking for a systems engineer with 10+ years of experience working with large RF systems, preferably in the areas of space tracking radar, satellite communications, or electronic warfare.

This position requires the ability to develop and assess requirements, perform mission analysis & modeling, and support system performance analysis and testing. Experience in phased arrays (fixed and steerable) and dish systems is required, as well as knowledge of waveforms and signal processing. Experience with model-based systems engineering is also a key requirement for this position.

The candidate must have an existing TS/SCI clearance.

The ideal candidate will have the experience and ability to field systems, assess bed down issues, and conduct and support integration and testing. The candidate must be able to analyze the system and RF component design performance and the ability to meet system performance budgets. Specific knowledge of legacy and evolving satellite communications protocols, as used for Tracking Telemetry & Control and relay communications, is required. Experience using standard tools such as the Matlab tool suites, CST Studio Suite, or similar is required.

Candidates must possess a deep mission understanding and technical expertise to support the rapid development of new capabilities for the US Space Force and Intelligence Community.

Keystone Mission Solutions provides engineering and business consulting services focused on Space Superiority, Space Domain Awareness, Satellite Command & Control, and RF technologies. Our success is based on recruiting talented, self-motivated employees that want to work in a mission-focused, collaborative environment. We offer very competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits plan, and a unique focus on work/life balance to ensure we're able to attract exceptional talent.

Our business model is built around flexibility for our employees. All positions are hourly and include an extremely flexible approach to Paid Time Off (PTO) and Flex Time that allows you to design a work/life balance that meets your individual needs. All positions are based on a virtual office (work-from-home) environment combined with occasional on-site support at customer facilities.

Our comprehensive benefits plan includes Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) to cover healthcare costs, a 10% company contribution to individual 401K plans (regardless of whether the employee makes contributions), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Flex-Time.