RFâ¯Test Engineer (will consider all Senior levels)
RFâ¯Test Engineer (will consider all Senior levels)
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Yearly Salary
$ 107000 - 160000
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
05-07-2025
Job Description
Unlock the Future of Space at Redwire Space
Do you thrive on turning the impossible into reality At Redwire Space every day presents an opportunity to innovate tackle fascinating challenges and directly shape future technologies for multiple domains (space and terrestrial). Redwire is where groundbreaking ideas take flight and the results are truly out of this world.
Innovate with Our RF Systems Group in Longmont Colorado
Join Redwires RF Systems group in Longmont Colorado and become an integral part of engineering the next generation of RF products. These enable mission-critical capabilities across space air land and beyond. Whether its advanced communications sophisticated sensing electronic warfare or directed energy our team delivers cutting-edge solutions from orbital deployments to the tactical edge in support ofone force every front.
Join a Team Driven by Curiosity Purpose and Impact
Decide today to become a part of our engineering team and youll find yourself in a collaborative agile environment where curiosity purpose and impact guide every decision. We are not just a company; we are a collective renowned for our technical expertise leadership in engineering and unwavering commitment to project ownership. Come experience a place where your contributions truly matter.
Summary
We have a current opportunity for aRFTest Engineer (will consider all Senior levels)located at our facility inLongmont CO.In this role youll act as an expert on all test aspects of space hardware with a strong emphasis on RF be working across engineering teams to lead and coordinate best practices in test. The ideal candidate will have significant prior experience testing RF systems for multi domain environments.
Responsibilities
As an RF Test Engineeryou will be responsible for:
- Act as a collaborative member of a team in development qualification and delivery of high-performance antenna systems for space and multi domain environments and developing technical work plans.
- Develop and manage high-value flight hardware test documents for multiple projects from concept to execution.
- Develop test plans and verification methods through close collaboration with the Systems Engineering team.
- Interface with the customer negotiate test requirements and methods jointly develop plans and communicate and report on test progress.
- Plan and perform RF performance and environmental testing of hardware.
- Effectively lead team of test engineers on complex projects.
- Ability to work mostly independently with minimal supervision.
Ideal Experience
- B.S. in Mechanical Electrical or Aerospace Engineering physics mathematics or other engineering related discipline with a minimum of 10 years industry/related experience.
- A Masters or PhD degree in a related field may substitute for 2 years of experience.
- Hands-on experience developing or testing RF systems for space or other challenging environments.
- Experience in overseeing andprocessing data from RF performance and environmental testssuch as vibration shock thermal cycling and/or thermal-vacuum testing.
- Ability towrite test documentationsuch as test plans procedures and reports for highly complex major projects.
- Experience withpreparing and leading project stage-gate meetings(such as CDR TRR etc.) and interfacing with customers.
- Skilled with RF test equipment like oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers signal generators and vector network analyzers.
Desired Skills
- Experience testing antennas/microwave communications systems.
- Familiarity with NASA/SMC standards such as GSFC-STD-7000A (GEVS) MIL-STD-810 or SMC-S-016.
- Experience using CAD to design and fabricate mechanical systems fixturing and/or mechanisms.
- Proficient with using manual and electronic test equipment to measure loads dimensions displacements electrical parameters etc.
- Experience and training in safe handling protocols for flight hardware including cleanroom and ESD standards.
- Experience with test-analysis correlation including the ability to understand interpret and validate analysis predictions through test methods.
- Experience with generating requirements and establishing appropriate verification criteria.
- Experience with data acquisition equipment test automation and data reduction scripting such as in Python.
- Experience in supporting technical risk identification mitigation planning and mitigation execution.
- Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers.
Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity Innovation Impact Inclusion and Excellence.
Dont meet every single requirement above No worries. We want people who can grow collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture so if youre excited about this job posting we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Salary Range
$107000 - $160000/ year
How We Determine What We Pay (compensation Philosophy)
Redwiredetermines pay for positions using local national and industry-specific survey data for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
Redwiredetermines pay for positions using local national and industry-specific survey data for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
For new hires we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicants level of experience education and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally we consider the external market rate the amount we have budgeted internally and internal equity within the company for the same position.An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will be considered for higher pay.
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 US 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 ITARClick Here
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Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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