RF Systems Field Engineer: Test, Assembly & Radar Support

Saic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a highly skilled RF Electronics Test and Assembly Field Engineer to support US Space Force missions in Colorado Springs, CO. The role involves operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars critical to missile surveillance, defense, and space monitoring.

You will test with signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers; assemble and repair components per IPC Class 3 standards; analyze schematics; and maintain rigorous QA documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 9+ years experience; equivalent accepted.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on RF testing and assembly.
• Familiarity with high-reliability assembly practices for aerospace/defense.
• Proven QA/documentation for system testing and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and maintain test equipment to test and troubleshoot systems and components.
• Assemble, test, and repair electronic components and systems per IPC Class 3 soldering standards.
• Interpret and analyze system-level schematics to identify issues.
• Maintain precise technical reports and documentation of testing outcomes and procedures.
• Conduct RF testing to evaluate couplers, filters, and amplifiers; prepare performance reports.

Skills

RF Testing

Hardware Assembly

Schematic Analysis

Documentation

Defense Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IPC Class 3 soldering

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Test Equipment

Job description

SAIC seeks a highly skilled RF Electronics Test and Assembly Field Engineer to support US Space Force missions in Colorado Springs, CO. The role involves operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars critical to missile surveillance, defense, and space monitoring.

You will test with signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers; assemble and repair components per IPC Class 3 standards; analyze schematics; and maintain rigorous QA documentation.