RF Systems/Hardware Engineer

Solidus Technical Solutions; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidus Technical Solutions in Aurora, CO is seeking an RF Systems/Hardware Engineer to support a critical satellite communications system. The role emphasizes engineering analysis, O&M, baseline management, and system enhancements to keep mission hardware operational.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree, 8+ years of engineering experience, and must hold an active TS/SCI with POLY clearance. Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS and perform after-hours support are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM fields required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with satellite communications ground stations.
• Experience generating, analyzing, tracking, and managing complex technical requirements.
• Strong RF systems engineering background with schematics, block diagrams, analyses, and BOMs.
• Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS and occasional after-hours support.
• Active TS/SCI w/POLY clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex outages and document resolutions to minimize downtime.
• Collect diagnostic data and document discrepancies using logging tools.
• Develop workarounds and implement design changes to restore performance.
• Operate diagnostic equipment (scopes, spectrum analyzers) to verify specs.
• Support CONOPs generation and provide recommendations for system evolution.
• Ensure compliance with system specifications through hardware/configuration updates.

Skills

RF systems

Diagnostics

System analysis

Block diagrams

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Network Analyzers

Signal Generators

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Job Description

This position requires onsite work in Aurora, CO and an active TS/SCI w/POLY security Clearance. Candidates who do not hold this clearance are not eligible for hire.

Solidus has an exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled RF Systems/Hardware Engineer to support a complex, high-priority operational satellite communications system. This role is focused on providing comprehensive engineering analysis, operations and maintenance (O&M), baseline management, and system enhancement support. The successful candidate will join a dedicated engineering team responsible for ensuring the continuous operational readiness of critical mission hardware. This position demands a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment, is eager to master specialized system architecture, and can successfully manage high-visibility challenges.

Day in the Life:

• Troubleshoot, document, and resolve complex system outages and operational issues to minimize downtime and ensure seamless system recovery.


• Collect critical diagnostic data and accurately document system discrepancies using formal logging and tracking tools.


• Develop reliable technical workarounds and implement structural changes to restore and maintain optimal system performance.


• Store, retrieve, and manipulate specialized operational data to conduct thorough capabilities and requirements analyses.


• Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment, including oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, to isolate hardware faults and verify system specifications.


• Monitor equipment functions and perform necessary hardware or configuration modifications to maintain strict compliance with system specifications.


• Support the generation of Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) and provide strategic recommendations for evolving system architecture.


• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)


• 8 years of relevant engineering experience


• Proven experience supporting engineering and sustainment activities specifically for satellite communications ground stations


• Direct experience generating, analyzing, tracking, and managing complex technical requirement


• Strong background in RF systems engineering, including developing and maintaining schematics, system block diagrams, analyses, design review packages, and a system Bill of Materials (BOM)


• Must be able to support occasional travel, both CONUS and OCONUS


• Must be able to support emergency repair trips with little or no advanced notice


• Must be able to provide occasional after-hour call-in support


• Must be able to work at heights and successfully complete safety requirements for antenna/tower training.


• Cultural fit amongst a collaborative team environment


• Active TS/SCI w/POLY

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Ability to conduct trade‑off studies and influence performance and cost decisions for proposed engineering changes


• Experience contributing effectively within multi‑disciplined design teams and delivering actionable technical insights


• Proactive capability to leverage past experiences to recommend new operational concepts, architectural enhancements, and efficiency improvements


• Proficient, hands‑on usage of Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, and Oscilloscopes


• Practical experience interfacing with hardware vendors for the tracking, repair, and timely return of critical operational components


• Experience upgrading and maintaining hardware environments supported by both Windows and Linux operating systems.


• Highly articulate written and verbal communication skills, including the technical ability to identify and document RF capability enhancements through white papers and formal technical submittals

Benefit selection, customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies, certifications, and clearance status will influence the final salary.

Full benefits: $155,000 to $194,000 annually

Reduced benefits (no medical, dental, vision): Up to $209,500 annually

What we will bring:

Solidus offers you an exciting opportunity to tackle the nation's greatest challenges applying innovation and expertise to produce cutting‑edge results that have a long‑lasting impact. We offer outstanding benefits, generous PTO and much more!

Solidus has a 4.9/5 Star rating on Glassdoor!

Solidus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities regarding all terms and conditions of employment to all employees and qualified applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Company will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Please Note: Solidus does not accept applications from agencies, 3rd party vendors, or applications with incomplete information.