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RF Engineer - Aerospace Launch Program

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Huntsville, AL

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Schedule : Full-Time | On-site | Standard Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

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Duration : 6-month contract with potential for extension or direct hire

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Clearance : No security clearance required

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Start Date : ASAP

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About the Role

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We are seeking a mid-to-senior-level RF Engineer to support a prestigious government aerospace launch

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program focused on lunar missions. The selected candidate will work closely with stakeholders to ensure

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reliable RF communications between spacecraft, ground stations, and crew modules.

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This is an on-site role with no remote capability.

Key Responsibilities

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Perform RF link analysis to support communications between spacecraft and ground systems

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Analyze and evaluate RF system performance, including antennas and signal routing

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Assist with RF supplier components and coordinate technical activities

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Conduct system-level integration and RF requirements analysis

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Support validation of test requirements and verification through design reviews and documentation

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Collaborate with engineers, technical leads, and customer representatives

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM field

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Minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience with RF engineering and system integration

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Strong knowledge of RF theory, link budgeting, antenna placement, and signal analysis

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Experience with spectrum analyzers and RF testing methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

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Prior experience supporting aerospace, defense, or NASA-related projects

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Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB, Python, and DOORS

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Understanding of RF encryption and modulation (e.g., PSK)

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Exposure to space communication standards such as CCSDS and NTIA

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Background in FPGA integration and RF manufacturing/ installation practices

What Sets This Role Apart

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Opportunity to contribute to a historic lunar mission

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Resume-building experience with top-tier aerospace stakeholders

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Highly collaborative environment with exposure to complex engineering systems

Apply Online

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If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to a groundbreaking lunar mission, we invite you to apply TODAY and join this dynamic team!

Proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)