Redwire Space · 8 hours ago
RF Engineer (willing to consider all Senior levels) (Electrical Engineer)
Littleton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expRedwire Space is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations. The RF Engineer will have technical ownership of RF products and subsystems across the program lifecycle, defining architectures, performing analysis, and leading testing to deliver robust RF solutions for space applications.
ManufacturingSpace TravelTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own RF subsystem design and development from concept through qualification, delivery, and operations
Define RF architectures, specifications, interfaces, and integration approaches for spacecraft and payloads
Perform RF link analysis, system-level trades, and performance modeling to ensure mission requirements are met
Lead and support hardware development, procurement, and testing of RF equipment (amplifiers, oscillators, frequency converters, antennas, transceivers, etc.)
Lead end-to-end functional testing and performance demonstrations, verification, and validation
Support environmental and performance testing including EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, and vibration
Provide technical oversight for suppliers and partners delivering RF hardware
Prepare and submit FCC 1494 forms and other regulatory filings as required
Generate technical documentation including design descriptions, test procedures, test reports, and verification matrices
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the engineering organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field, with 5 or more years of experience in RF engineering for aerospace or defense applications
Experience with RF subsystem design, development, and lifecycle ownership
Experienced with RF system architecture, link budgets, and performance analysis
Familiarity with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, power meters, and oscilloscopes
Previous experience with RF design and analysis tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, CST, Matlab, STK, or equivalent)
Experience with spacecraft RF systems such as telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C), payload communications, and RF distribution networks
Knowledge of RF interfaces and standards such as S-band, X-band, Ka-band, RF/optical hybrid systems, and space-to-ground links
Own RF subsystem design and development from concept through qualification, delivery, and operations
Define RF architectures, specifications, interfaces, and integration approaches for spacecraft and payloads
Perform RF link analysis, system-level trades, and performance modeling to ensure mission requirements are met
Lead and support hardware development, procurement, and testing of RF equipment (amplifiers, oscillators, frequency converters, antennas, transceivers, etc.)
Lead end-to-end functional testing and performance demonstrations, verification, and validation
Support environmental and performance testing including EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, and vibration
Provide technical oversight for suppliers and partners delivering RF hardware
Prepare and submit FCC 1494 forms and other regulatory filings as required
Generate technical documentation including design descriptions, test procedures, test reports, and verification matrices
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the engineering organization
Preferred
Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related discipline
Experience with conformal antennas, phased array antennas, beamforming techniques, and adaptive RF systems
Experience interfacing with customers (NASA, DoD, commercial) and supporting design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR)
Hands-on experience with RF hardware such as amplifiers, transceivers, frequency synthesizers, converters, and antennas
Experience with verification and validation in relevant environments (thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, vibration)
Familiarity with FCC Form 1494 filings and spectrum licensing/regulatory requirements
Knowledge of software-defined radios (SDRs) and digital signal processing for RF applications
Familiarity with spacecraft systems engineering, including requirements management and model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
Hands-on experience with RF payloads for satellites, lunar missions, or cislunar communications
Proficiency with RF test equipment: spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes
Experience preparing FCC Form 1494 filings and navigating spectrum licensing/regulatory requirements
Knowledge of international spectrum coordination processes (e.g., ITU filings)
Experience configuring, testing, and troubleshooting RF communications systems
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions across teams
Benefits
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Redwire Space
Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) is an integrated aerospace and defense company focused on advanced technologies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$450M2025-06-16Post Ipo Equity· $260M
2025-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $90M
2021-09-03Post Ipo Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Peter Cannito
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
Al Tadros
Chief Technology Officer
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