sierra spaceLouisville, CO
RF Engineer III
RF Engineer III
RF Engineer III
sierra spaceLouisville, CO
today
Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment ManufacturingSearch, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingSpace Research and Technology
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Join Sierra Space as an RF Engineer III to lead RF front-end design across multiple programs and perform advanced radio propagation modeling and interference analysis. You will define frequency planning, filter strategies, and interface with customers and cross-functional teams to drive technical trade studies. You will own substantiation documentation and test plans to meet regulatory and military standards, resolving complex problems with minimal supervision. This role supports our mission to safeguard national security and enable resilient space operations, combining hands-on design with compliance. This is a chance to shape high-assurance RF systems for defense and space applications. Compensation / Benefits medical, dental, and vision plans 401(k) with 150% match up to 6% life insurance 3 weeks paid time off
Responsibilities:
Lead RF front-end design across multiple programs Perform radio propagation modeling, microwave path analysis, and interference/Cosite analysis Drive RF frequency planning and filter design strategies Interface with customers, program management, and cross-functional teams on trade studies and design reviews Develop and own substantiation documentation, test plans, and compliance packages Identify and resolve complex technical problems with minimal oversight
Key requirements:
Bachelor's in RF Engineering or related discipline with 6+ years of experience; or Master's with 4+ years of experience In-depth understanding of RF modeling and analysis techniques and tools Track record of increasing responsibility while leading multi-disciplinary teams Ability to work independently and guide others' work Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance with eligibility for Top Secret clearance Cross-functional collaboration Independent problem solving Effective communication with customers and stakeholders RF analysis including Cosite, E3 integration, link budgets, antenna patterns ANSYS HFSS ANSYS EMIT
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Level
Senior
Location
Louisville, CO
Occupation
Aerospace Engineers
Industry
Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Posted
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