Test Engineer (RF and SW/FW Test)

Footbridge Federal; Federal Heights, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Footbridge Federal in Colorado is seeking qualified testers to develop automated test scripts and process test data. The role involves configuring RF test setups, managing RF link budgets and creating software surrogates to validate interfaces.

Candidate must hold an Active Secret clearance and have 3–5 years in hardware, software, or firmware testing, with scripting in Python or MATLAB and experience with RF or software toolchains like SCPI/Cameo.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• 3–5 years in hardware, software, or firmware testing.
• Strong scripting in Python or MATLAB for automation.
• RF-focused: RF test equipment and SCPI control.
• SW/FW-focused: C++, Java, or Python with SQLite/Access and Cameo.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test scripts and process raw test data.
• Configure analog RF test setups and manage RF link budgets.
• Create software test surrogates to validate interface compatibility.
• Build GUIs for test automation and data visualization.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Test experience 3-5 years

Python/MATLAB scripting

RF test equipment SCPI

C++/Java/Python programming

Database management SQLite/Access

Cameo interface tools

Tools

SCPI

Job description

• Develop automated test scripts and process raw test data.
• Configure analog RF test setups and manage RF link budgets.
• Create software test surrogates to validate interface compatibility.
• Build graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for test automation and data visualization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in hardware, software, or firmware testing.
• Strong scripting skills in Python or MATLAB for automation and data analysis.
• For RF-focused candidates: Experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes) and programmatic control using SCPI.
• For SW/FW-focused candidates: Proficiency in C++, Java, or Python, along with experience in database management (SQLite/Access) and interface tools like Cameo.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with radar or electronic warfare (EW) systems.
• Familiarity with software-defined radios (SDRs) and network analyzers.

Required Skills

• Active Secret security clearance.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in hardware, software, or firmware testing.
• Strong scripting skills in Python or MATLAB for automation and data analysis.
• For RF-focused candidates: Experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes) and programmatic control using SCPI.
• For SW/FW-focused candidates: Proficiency in C++, Java, or Python, along with experience in database management (SQLite/Access) and interface tools like Cameo.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with radar or electronic warfare (EW) systems.
• Familiarity with software-defined radios (SDRs) and network analyzers.

Security Clearance

• Level: Secret
• Health and Financial Foundation - Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits - PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development - The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

Hiring process

• Recruiter Review

  Recruiting reviews your resume for role alignment, technical background, clearance status where relevant, and program fit.

• Interview

  Qualified candidates may meet program, technical, or delivery leaders to discuss experience and expectations for the role.

• Offer

  When there is a match, the team coordinates offer, onboarding, clearance transfer or sponsorship details where contractually authorized.

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.