Radio Frequency Engineer

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Base pay range

$125,000.00 / yr - $175,000.00 / yr

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Position

RF Engineer for Space & Defence | Aerospace | Deep Tech

Location : Littleton, CO (On-site) Full-time

Company overview

Our client designs, builds, and operates advanced small satellite systems supporting turnkey missions in Earth observation, communications, in-orbit demonstrations, and exploration. With a focus on delivering reliable and innovative solutions, the company combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative engineering culture to push the boundaries of whats possible in space systems.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced RF Engineer to design, analyze, and validate RF subsystems for next-generation satellite platforms. This is a hands-on role where youll own the full RF design lifecyclefrom concept and analysis through simulation, prototyping, and testing. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust RF systems that enable high-performance spacecraft communications. This position offers the opportunity to work across receive and transmit chains, antenna systems, and system-level RF integration, contributing directly to mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF receive and transmit chains, including LNAs, filters, mixers, PAs, and frequency conversion stages
• Perform cascade analysis for noise figure, gain, linearity, and dynamic range across RF systems
• Contribute to link budget development and ensure compliance with mission requirements
• Support antenna design, selection, and integration with proper impedance matching and performance validation
• Design RF schematics and layouts in Altium Designer (or equivalent), applying best practices in grounding, shielding, and impedance control
• Select and qualify RF components for high-reliability and space environments
• Perform lab testing and characterization using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and other RF test equipment
• Support system-level integration and troubleshoot RF issues during bring-up, validation, and operations
• Document designs, analyses, and test results for both internal teams and external stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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