Sr. RF Engineer - Space RCO

The Aerospace Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 166,400 - 249,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

401(k) Plan with company-paid benefits

Education assistance programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support critical space systems acquisition in Albuquerque, NM. You will oversee RF design and development within a dynamic environment, ensuring operational capabilities meet warfighting relevance.

This position demands strong experience in RF systems, leadership, and communication, requiring a BS degree. The annual salary ranges from $166,400 to $249,600, with comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in systems engineering or technical fields.
• Proven work experience as an RF Engineer.
• Ability to form and lead diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support program reviews and design efforts.
• Act as the principal technical representative for the Program Manager.
• Analyze and implement RF designs.

Skills

Radio Frequency (RF) systems

RF test procedures

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences

Job description

Overview

The Sr. Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer in the Responsive Space Branch within the Agile Acquisition Directorate (AAD) will support the program office acquiring a critical space system for the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). The Space RCO is rapidly developing and fielding highly classified critical space capabilities for the space enterprise. The Sr. RF Engineer will actively participate in all phases of a system lifecycle to ensure an operationally dominant space capability is delivered at the speed of warfighting relevance. This role will also be responsible for Aerospace reach-back and backplane activities. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities

• Support program reviews, design, development, test, and transition to operations efforts
• Act as principal technical representative directly supporting Program Manager (O-5)
• Understand and ensure implementation of requirements for system design, mission concept of operations, prototype and test, initial checkout, operations, and operational transition support
• Analyze and implement radio frequency (RF) designs
• Work with a team to oversee development, test, and manufacture of RF equipment
• Provide mission assurance and assist with integration efforts
• Witness critical test efforts, verifying procedures and plans are followed appropriately
• Support integration and test anomaly investigations, providing key expertise in protecting schedule, cost, and hardware
• Identify risk areas and mitigation efforts to meet mission objectives
• Represent SpRCO’s interest in Aerospace backplane communications
• Solicit and oversee subject matter experts from the Aerospace Engineering Technical Group (ETG) to employ their expertise on critical problems
• Work closely with members of a diverse team of military, government civilians, prime contractors, SE&I contractors, FFRDCs and National Laboratories

Minimum Requirements

• BS degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences is required or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• 12 or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering, program management, or other technical fields
• Proven work experience as an RF Engineer or similar role
• Strong knowledge of RF systems, RF test equipment, RF test procedures, and RF principles
• Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly dynamic Program Office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information
• Travel is required (10‑25%)
• This position requires a current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility, which is issued by the U.S. Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Past demonstration of Aerospace’s Leadership Competency Model elements: leading change, operating strategically, fostering innovation, delivering results, and engaging with impact

Additional Opportunities

• Advanced degree in technical subject area (engineering, science or math)
• Systems Engineering experience with rapid operational systems
• An excellent personal technical reputation and a record of personal technical achievement
• Program office experience
• Experience preparing data packages for and working through spectrum management/frequency approval processes

Compensation & Benefits

Grades: $166,400.00 – $249,600.00 (annual)

• Competitive compensation package rewarded based on performance
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan: Employees receive a total company‑paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.