RF Test Engineer, Associate

Job Overview

Redwire Space Solutions is seeking an RF Test Engineer at our facility in Longmont, CO to operate our spherical near‑field antenna test chamber.

• Operate the spherical near‑field antenna test chamber in support of production and new engineering program efforts.
• Verify the quality of the data collected and maintain test chamber quality assurance documents.
• Maintain the accuracy of the chamber by performing chamber calibration procedures.
• Help develop new chamber configurations for various program needs.
• Process test results, create plots for reports and presentations.
• Support RF testing needs for various programs across the site.
• Troubleshoot RF assemblies and test stations.
• Assist with prototype electrical assemblies.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics with 1+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with antenna test and validation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of antenna performance characteristics: gain, axial ratio, efficiency, etc.
• Experience running standard RF characterization tests using test equipment such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators and power meters.
• Experience with documenting test procedures, plotting and describing test results, communicating test requirements and resolving issues.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person as defined by ITAR.

• Experience measuring antennas in an anechoic chamber.
• Knowledge of core RF concepts.
• Experience testing antennas and RF electronic systems with standard RF measurement equipment.
• Experience data processing and data collection using scripting languages such as Matlab, Python, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, including SharePoint and Teams.
• Ability to thrive and deliver in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with good verbal and written communication skills.

Salary range: $82,000 - $105,000/year

We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

Redwire Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire Space are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require U.S. citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR.