Senior Systems RF/Hardware Engineer

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. Assemble and install electrical components into equipment racks for deployment in data transfer nodes connected to secure networks .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeAurora • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in RF Systems Engineering, including the development and maintenance of schematics, block diagrams, and Bill of Materials (BOMs). Possesses strong analytical skills for managing requirements and ensuring compliance, along with the ability to influence design performance and implement operational improvements.

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RF Systems EngineeringRequirements ManagementTS/SCI Security ClearanceSpectrum AnalyzersAntenna/Tower Climber Training

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Hard Skills

Electrical Component AssemblyLifecycle System UpgradesSystem AnalysisDesign Review PackagesOperational Concepts DevelopmentCost Trade-Off AnalysisTechnical Insight and TrainingEfficiency ImprovementsVisual InspectionsEmergency Repair Support

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencing Design PerformanceVendor CoordinationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Spectrum AnalyzersNetwork AnalyzersSignal GeneratorsOscilloscopesHVAC Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMActive TS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Satellite Communications SystemsData Transfer NodesAntenna SystemsOperational Hardware TrackingCONUS and OCONUS Travel

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assemble and install electrical components into equipment racks for deployment in data transfer nodes connected to secure networks
Perform routine maintenance, including visual inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and periodic checks of antenna-system status indicators
Conduct lifecycle system upgrades involving hardware, software, HVAC, and electrical systems
Generate, analyze, track, and manage requirements to ensure system performance and compliance
Develop, read, and maintain RF system schematics, block diagrams, system analyses, BOMs, and design review packages
Support emergency repair trips and after-hours call-in support
Work at heights and complete antenna/tower climber training and safety requirements
Collaborate with design teams on performance and cost trade-offs for engineering changes and technology upgrades
Develop operational concepts, implement architecture changes, and improve efficiency within existing systems
Coordinate with vendors for timely repairs and track critical operational hardware
Travel occasionally CONUS and OCONUS to support program objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience
Experience supporting RF ground systems engineering activities for satellite communications systems
Experience generating, analyzing, tracking, and managing requirements
Experience with RF systems engineering, including reading, developing, and maintaining schematics and block diagrams, system analyses, system Bill of Materials (BOMs), and design review packages
Active and transferable TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship required
Experience influencing design performance and cost trade-offs for proposed engineering changes and technology upgrades
Experience contributing to design teams and providing technical insight and training to junior team members
Experience applying knowledge to recommend new operational concepts, architecture changes, and efficiency improvements within existing systems
Experience supporting design performance and cost trade-off studies for proposed engineering changes
Experience using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes
Experience working with vendors for timely repair and tracking critical operational hardware
Ability to work at heights and complete safety requirements for antenna/tower climber training
Ability to support emergency repair trips with little or no advance notice and after-hours call-in support as needed
Ability to travel occasionally CONUS and OCONUS

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance available
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available