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Cherokee Federal · 1 day ago

RF Engineer

Boulder, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $110K/yr

2+ years exp

Cherokee Federal is a trusted partner for federal clients, focused on solving complex challenges. The RF Engineer will support the National Telecommunications and Information Administration with testing and evaluation of the NOAA's Radio Frequency and Interference Monitoring System, addressing telecommunications challenges and ensuring effective spectrum management.

GovernmentNon ProfitProfessional ServicesPublic Relations

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Roberto Aranda

Responsibilities

Design and execute controlled lab and field experiments that simulate dynamic spectrum sharing environments

Configure and operate software-defined radios (SDRs), signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and testbeds to evaluate RF behavior under interference and coexistence scenarios

Develop automated test scripts to simulate real-world usage patterns and monitor system behavior

Collect and process high-fidelity RF recordings to support post-test signal analysis and characterization

Evaluate performance degradation or resilience of incumbent and commercial systems operating in shared frequency bands

Maintain and improve software tools for test automation, signal capture, and post-processing of RF data

Implement real-time control of test instrumentation using SCPI and Python-based tools

Develop utilities for spectrum occupancy analysis, interference detection, and protocol-level decoding

Analyze measurement data to assess coexistence risks, interference susceptibility, and spectral efficiency

Prepare technical documentation including test plans, configuration descriptions, methodologies, and results

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

RF engineeringMatlabPythonSCPISpectrum analyzersSignal generatorsTest automationInterference detectionTechnical documentationSoft skills

Required

An active Public Trust or the ability to obtain a Public Trust is required for consideration

BS in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Physics, specializing in RF engineering/electromagnetics + 4-6 years experience; OR

MS in EE or Physics, specializing in RF engineering/electromagnetics + 2-4 years experience; OR

PhD in EE or Physics, specializing in RF engineering/electromagnetics + 0-2 years experience

Must be proficient with Matlab and/or Python

Must be familiar with instrument control via SCPI

Must be familiar with operation of spectrum analyzers and signal generators

Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

Must be able to walk distances up to 100 yards in uneven terrain

Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable on a rooftop with proper safety equipment

Must have a valid US driver's license and be able to drive government vehicles such as a large pickup truck

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Preferred

Experience in waveform synthesis and modeling

Experience performing RF measurements in a field environment

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

And other possible benefits as provided

Company

Cherokee Federal

Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.

Founded in 1969

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

5001-10000 employees