RF Engineer III

Vitesse Systems is looking for a RF Engineer III to join the team in Longmont, Colorado! The RF Engineer III is responsible for the design and analysis of satellite technologies and applications.

About Vitesse Systems

Vitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. No challenge is too difficult for the Vitesse Team. From complex specification driven requirements to precision manufactured components, Vitesse Systems has the experience and expertise needed to execute.

Our Core Values

Our core values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission-critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

Our Benefits

• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Company Observed Holidays
• Birthday & Anniversary Incentives
• 401K Employer Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
• Generous Referral Program

The Role

The primary responsibilities of the RF Engineer are to perform the design and analysis of passive microwave equipment for space, such as diplexers, feed networks, horns, reflector antennas, arrays, couplers, terminations, polarizers, orthomode transducers, and antenna feeds. 

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Mechanical, Manufacturing, Test Engineering, and Program Management to support innovative designs for existing and emerging antenna feed markets.
• Assess feasibility of customer specifications and translate to high-quality designs.
• Prepare design and test documentation.
• Work cohesively with Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering to review prints and ensure dimensional and accuracy requirements.
• Provide project support, such as: design reviews, presentations, data reviews, peer reviews and production support.
• Communicate Test Requirements to Test staff.
• Support AI&T with review of test procedures, test plans, test reports, test data, and failure analysis.
• Assist and contribute to the definition of standard processes and procedures for RF engineering tasks.
• Participate in process/continuous improvement activities.
• Plan, work, and communicate milestones and deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in RF Engineering or Electrical Engineering Experience
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the design and development of passive microwave components.
  • Experience requirement can be substituted by:
    • PhD in related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience
• Specialized in communications and EM theory.
• Knowledge of RF measurement equipment and techniques including vector network analyzers and anechoic chambers for antenna pattern measurements.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Mode Matching, Finite Element Modeling, and 3D EM RF CAD tools desired.
• Knowledge and/or experience designing passive waveguide components. 
• Experience testing passive components using network analyzers.

Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who:

• Is not a United States citizen
• Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
• Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)

Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer.