RF Technician

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Space Training & Cyber in Colorado Springs is seeking an RF Technician 3 to support Department of Defense clients. This mid-level role demands strong knowledge in engineering principles, SATCOM systems, and RF test equipment. With responsibilities including developing SATCOM environments and conducting testing, candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and a BS or technical degree. The position offers a competitive salary between $85,000 and $110,000, alongside opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment with 25-30% travel.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and delivering technical documents and briefings.
• Willingness to travel for system installations and upgrades.
• Ability to communicate technical approaches within small teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering analysis and development support.
• Develop and analyze SATCOM signal environments.
• Conduct testing and present results to stakeholders.
• Participate in Software Development Life Cycle leveraging Agile methodologies.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Knowledge of SATCOM equipment

Experience with RF test equipment

Troubleshooting satellite communications systems

Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals

Education

BS or technical degree

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal Generator

Power Meter

O-Scope

Job description

RF Technician 3

Kratos offers an opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO for a qualified and experienced RF Technician 3 to support Department of Defense customers. The RF Technician is a mid-level position who possesses a strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals with working knowledge of radio frequency (RF)-based electronic systems.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides engineering analysis, integration and development support
• Develop SATCOM signal environments with customers to meet event execution
• Develop and analyze Satellite link budgets
• Develop test plans; conduct testing; interpret, document, and present the results to engineering peers, leadership, and the government customer
• Active participation in the full Software Development Life Cycle leveraging Agile methodologies
• Reoccurring international travel to potentially austere environments for deployed system installations, upgrades and sustainment efforts
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Must have an Active TS/SCI clearance
• BS or technical degree and relevant work experience
• Knowledge of SATCOM equipment including, but not limited to, antennas, HPAs/SSPAs, up/down-converters, LNAs, and modems
• Experience with RF test equipment, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Power Meter, O-Scope
• Experience with cable maintenance and fabrication, CAT-5/6, Coaxial RF, AC/DC power
• Experience writing and delivering technical documents and briefings
• Knowledge of SATCOM signals including modulation, error correction, and associated signal generation equipment
• Experience with troubleshooting satellite communications systems
• Ability to react quickly in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to communicate technical approaches and details within small project teams, including team interaction and presentation

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with computer networks
• Data analysis skills
• Military experience or working in a military environment
• DoD Test experience
• Working knowledge of current DoD Space Control and counter space systems

#LI-Hybrid (w/ 25-30% travel)

Salary and Benefits

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $85,000-$110,000

Kratos is valued for its ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.