Senior RF Systems Engineer – Satellite Communications

RTX; Buckley (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Systems RF/Hardware Engineer to contribute to the development, maintenance, and modernization of advanced RF ground systems for satellite communications. This is an onsite role at Buckley/Aurora, CO, with TS/SCI CI Poly clearance requirements.

You will assemble, test, and upgrade hardware and software, read schematics, manage BOMs, and collaborate with design teams to optimize performance and cost while ensuring security and mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance is required before start.
• Experience with RF ground systems for satellite communications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install electrical components into equipment racks for deployment in data transfer nodes.
• Perform routine maintenance of antenna systems, including inspections and status checks.
• Conduct lifecycle upgrades of hardware, software, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Generate and manage requirements to ensure system performance and compliance.
• Develop RF system schematics, block diagrams, BOMs, and design review packages.
• Support emergency repair trips and after-hours call-in as needed.
• Collaborate with design teams to balance performance and cost trade-offs.
• Travel occasionally CONUS/OCONUS to support program objectives.

Skills

RF systems engineering

Requirements management

Schematics & BOMs

RF test equipment

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Signal Generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Systems RF/Hardware Engineer to contribute to the development, maintenance, and modernization of advanced RF ground systems for satellite communications. This is an onsite role at Buckley/Aurora, CO, with TS/SCI CI Poly clearance requirements.

You will assemble, test, and upgrade hardware and software, read schematics, manage BOMs, and collaborate with design teams to optimize performance and cost while ensuring security and mission success.