RF Systems / Hardware Engineer

Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a national-security technology organization in the Denver, CO area, for an RF Systems / Hardware Engineer to maintain and improve RF ground infrastructure and satellite communications hardware. This on-site role combines hands-on engineering with occasional domestic and international travel, after-hours call-in support, and work at heights with training provided. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and sustain RF ground systems and satellite communications (SATCOM) hardware
• Diagnose loss-of-signal events and restore communications through structured testing and fault isolation
• Service ViaSat equipment and AMERGINT modems within operational communications systems
• Maintain movable antenna assemblies and associated control units, servos, up/down converters, modems, and encoders/modulators
• Test RF components and signal paths using analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and FieldFox instruments
• Install, inspect, and troubleshoot RF cabling and connectors
• Maintain system requirements and configuration baselines using schematics, block diagrams, and bills of materials
• Support design reviews and trade studies to evaluate hardware changes and system improvements
• Provide after-hours call-in support and participate in occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel and work at heights

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph and U.S. citizenship
• 5+ years of relevant RF systems or hardware engineering experience
• Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and sustaining RF ground systems and SATCOM hardware
• Experience with ViaSat equipment and AMERGINT modems required
• Proficiency with spectrum, network, and signal analyzers; signal generators; oscilloscopes; and FieldFox instruments
• Experience isolating and resolving loss-of-signal problems
• Experience maintaining movable antennas, including control units, servos, up/down converters, modems, and encoders/modulators
• Practical knowledge of RF cabling and connectors
• Experience managing requirements and system baselines, including schematics, block diagrams, bills of materials (BOMs), design reviews, and trade studies
• Ability to work on-site, travel occasionally within and outside the continental United States, and provide after-hours call-in support
• Ability to work at heights with training provided
• Operational communications experience in defense, intelligence, or aerospace environments preferred
• Participation in design reviews, change boards, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, or system architecture activities preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($180,000–$275,000 depending on experience)
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Company-paid healthcare with HSA options
• Generous paid time off
• Performance bonuses
• Certification and tuition reimbursement