Senior RF & Antenna Systems Engineer — Space

RKF Engineering Solutions, LLC (DBA Auria); Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and flexible time off

401(k) match

Education support up to $12,000/year

Health insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Auria is seeking a mobile range flight/RF specialist to support engineering, development, integration and sustainment of satellite ground systems. Primary work location is Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM, with about 10% travel.

The role requires expertise in antennas and RF deployment, antenna theory, and hardware integration, plus familiarity with Signal flow, cables, Windows/Linux, and fiber optics. Active TS/SCI eligibility is expected.

Qualifications

• Expertise in antennas and RF deployment and hardware integration onto platforms.
• Solid foundation in antenna theory, evaluation, fabrication, testing, and verification.
• Basic knowledge of Signal flow, Cable building, Windows/Linux, troubleshooting hardware, routers/switches, and fiber optics.

Responsibilities

• Support at the range flight facility for RF deployment and antenna infrastructure.
• Contribute to antenna range testing, Far-Field/Near-Field measurements with test equipment.
• Collaborate with teams to develop, deploy, modernize, operate, and sustain satellite ground systems.

Skills

RF deployment

Antenna engineering

Hardware integration

Signal flow

Test equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Power sensors

Job description

Auria is seeking a mobile range flight/RF specialist to support engineering, development, integration and sustainment of satellite ground systems. Primary work location is Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM, with about 10% travel.

The role requires expertise in antennas and RF deployment, antenna theory, and hardware integration, plus familiarity with Signal flow, cables, Windows/Linux, and fiber optics. Active TS/SCI eligibility is expected.