RF Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

RF Engineer   

LOCATION: On Site - Kirtland AFB, NM 

JOB STATUS: Full-time 

CLEARANCE: DoD Secret clearance w/ TS/SCI eligibility 

CERTIFICATION: N/A 

TRAVEL: <10% 

Astrion is seeking an RF Engineer to support space-based RF hardware development and EMI/EMC testing activities for advanced research programs at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate in Albuquerque, NM.  This position offers a hands-on opportunity to work on AFRL space vehicle and ground systems, contributing to lab testing, advising on RF hardware selection, technical documentation, and occasional advisement on spectrum coordination across military, government, and industry stakeholders. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS  

• U.S. Citizenship required 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, RF Engineering, or a related discipline with an RF focus 

• 3+ years of hands-on engineering and/or testing experience with radio-frequency systems 

• Experience planning and conducting RF lab and/or field tests, including data acquisition and analysis 

• Proficiency with RF test equipment, including: 

• Spectrum analyzers 

• Vector network analyzers (VNAs) 

• Signal generators 

• Experience with MATLAB or Python for data modeling and analysis 

• Familiarity with EMI/EMC testing concepts (especially MIL-STD-461) 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team 

• Attention to detail in testing and documentation processes 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS  

• Experience supporting DoD space programs, particularly in PNT or small satellite systems 

• Experience with RF system calibration and ESD best practices 

• Previous work in classified or secure lab environments 

• Demonstrated ability to support multidisciplinary engineering teams 

• Prior involvement with EMI/EMC lab setups