SATCOM RF Tech Intern — DoD SkillBridge Ready

Kratos Defense; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense is seeking an RF Technician to support DoD customers, leveraging a strong grounding in RF systems, SATCOM and test methodologies. This mid-level role requires clearance and willingness to travel internationally to austere environments for installations, upgrades and sustainment.

Responsibilities include RF analysis, integration, test planning, and delivering results to government customers, with Agile SDLC collaboration and a readiness to mentor junior engineers as needed.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in EE or technical degree with relevant work experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Experience with SATCOM equipment and RF test gear.
• Experience writing and delivering technical documents/briefings.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering analysis, integration and development support.
• Develop SATCOM signal environments and conduct link-budget analysis.
• Develop test plans, conduct testing, and present results to engineering peers and government customers.
• Participate in the full SDLC with Agile methodologies.
• Travel internationally to austere environments for deployments and upgrades.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RF fundamentals

SATCOM knowledge

Troubleshooting RF systems

Technical communication

Agile collaboration

Team collaboration

Clearance TS/SCI

Education

BS in EE

MS in EE

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal Generator

Power Meter

Oscilloscope

Job description

Kratos Defense is seeking an RF Technician to support DoD customers, leveraging a strong grounding in RF systems, SATCOM and test methodologies. This mid-level role requires clearance and willingness to travel internationally to austere environments for installations, upgrades and sustainment.

Responsibilities include RF analysis, integration, test planning, and delivering results to government customers, with Agile SDLC collaboration and a readiness to mentor junior engineers as needed.