Principal RF Payload Engineer

** Description*
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Position Summary:

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* The RF Payload Engineer will support advanced space systems with a focus on RF payload development, integration, and production testing. This role contributes to the development, verification, and sustainment of RF payload hardware for space-based intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and communications missions.

Key Responsibilities

-    Lead and execute RF payload development including architecture definition, component selection, and subsystem integration.

-    Develop and implement production-level RF payload testing including functional, performance, and environmental test plans.

-    Perform RF link analysis, payload signal chain validation, and troubleshooting at system and component levels.

-    Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on payload interfaces and mission requirements.

-    Support hardware manufacturing readiness, test procedure development, and flight certification processes.

-    Generate engineering documentation, test reports, technical briefings, and configuration-controlled artifacts.

-    Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer working groups.

-    Provide technical insight during vendor management and risk assessments.

** Qualifications*
*  Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience;
Masters and seven (7) years or more experience .

-    8-12+ years of experience in RF payloads, RF systems, or radar payload development.

-    Expertise in RF hardware design, payload architectures, and test methodologies.

- Experience with RF test equipment including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.

** Must have a TS/SCI, and be willing to obtain a poly.*
* Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2614440

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