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Overview R F Engineer LOCATION: On Site - Kirtland AFB, NM JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: DoD Secret clearance w/ TS/SCI eligibility CERTIFICATION: N/A TRAVEL: Astrion is seeking a n 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 re quired • 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 ski lls • 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 satellite RF communications concepts • 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 , equi pment selection , and testing • Ability to adapt quickly between lab tasks, documentation, and coordination with external partners RE SPONSIBILITIES • Set up, calibrate, and operate RF test configurations for lab and field environments • Conduct testing of RF components, subsystems, and full systems • Perform EMI/EMC testing to MIL-STD-461 standards • Analyze RF test data and present findings to engineering teams and stakeholders • Support verification and validation (V&V) of hardware to meet program requirements • Contribute to test planning, execution , and technical documentation • Participate in design reviews and review vendor test plans and deliverables • Enforce and maintain lab safety protocols and recommend process improvements • Assist in post-delivery testing of fligh t and ground hardware • Support spectrum certification and frequency coordination for AFRL programs WORK ENVIRONMENT • Primarily located in a research and development lab with hands-on testing • Use of advanced RF equipment: VNAs , spectrum analyzers , oscilloscopes , and signal generators • Occasional office-based work for analysis, documentation, and reporting • Occasional physical activity: lifting equipment up to 125 lbs (with assistance ) , use of ladders, carts, and lab handling tools #CJ

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R F Engineer
LOCATION: On Site - Kirtland AFB, NM
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: DoD Secret clearance w/ TS/SCI eligibility
U.S. Citizenship re quired
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 ski lls
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Attention to detail in testing and documentation processes
Experience supporting DoD space programs , particularly in PNT or small satellite systems
Experience with satellite RF communications concepts
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 , equi pment selection , and testing
Ability to adapt quickly between lab tasks, documentation, and coordination with external partners

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