Senior RF & Optical Systems Engineer for Space

Sierra Space; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 137,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space in Colorado is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to design, develop, and test RF systems for space-based applications, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, and optics.

You will own discrete technical packages, mentor engineers, and drive hardware through its full lifecycle, from development to certification, while staying current with emerging RF technologies to enhance system performance on ongoing programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in RF engineering with 8+ years of experience (or 6+ years with a Master's).
• Experience as a Responsible Engineer driving hardware through full lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of CCSDS, MIL-STD-461G, GSFC-STD-7000.
• Ability to mentor engineers and work with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with RF space communications link budgets and coverage analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own discrete technical packages and drive them to successful execution.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and prepare technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of RF systems.
• Stay current with emerging RF technologies and apply to programs.

Skills

RF system design

Lifecycle ownership

Mentoring

Trade studies

Systems integration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in RF Engineering or related engineering discipline

Master's degree in related engineering discipline

Tools

HFSS

CST

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Sierra Space in Colorado is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to design, develop, and test RF systems for space-based applications, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, and optics.

You will own discrete technical packages, mentor engineers, and drive hardware through its full lifecycle, from development to certification, while staying current with emerging RF technologies to enhance system performance on ongoing programs.