RF Technician – DoD SatCom | TS/SCI Clearance

Kratos Defense; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense invites a qualified RF Technician to support DoD customers. This mid‑level role requires a solid grounding in engineering fundamentals and working knowledge of RF‑based electronic systems, including SATCOM equipment and RF test instruments.

You will perform analysis, integrate solutions, develop test plans, and present results to engineers and government customers. A BS/technical degree and TS/SCI clearance are required, with experience in SATCOM, cables, and DoD environments.

Qualifications

• BS or technical degree and relevant work experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience with SATCOM equipment (antennas, HPAs/SSPAs, up/down converters, LNAs, modems).
• Experience with RF test equipment incl. spectrum analyzers and generators.
• Cable maintenance, CAT-5/6, Coaxial RF, AC/DC power experience.
• Ability to write and deliver technical documents and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering analysis, integration and development support.
• Develop SATCOM signal environments with customers for events.
• Develop and analyze Satellite link budgets.
• Develop test plans; conduct testing; document and present results to peers and government customer.
• Participate in the Software Development Life Cycle with Agile methods.
• Travel internationally to support deployments and upgrades.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Data analysis

Adaptability

Education

BS/Technical degree

Tools

SATCOM equipment

RF test equipment

Cable and coax tooling

Power meters

Job description

Kratos Defense invites a qualified RF Technician to support DoD customers. This mid‑level role requires a solid grounding in engineering fundamentals and working knowledge of RF‑based electronic systems, including SATCOM equipment and RF test instruments.

You will perform analysis, integrate solutions, develop test plans, and present results to engineers and government customers. A BS/technical degree and TS/SCI clearance are required, with experience in SATCOM, cables, and DoD environments.