RF Systems Engineer

Raptor Dynamix is seeking an experienced RF Systems Engineer you will design and optimize complex RF components and flight systems, including satellite communication modules, transponders, antennas, SDRs, and frequency converters. You will lead the development lifecycle through all technical phases, maintaining rigorous documentation across architecture design, hardware testing, and operations. Additionally, you will mitigate multipath fading, and manage cascading parameter metrics such as gain, noise figure, and linearity to optimize communication margins. Your work will directly impact system performance through phase noise analysis, frequency coordination, and strategic spectrum allocation management.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in telecommunication systems, RF electronics or antenna.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers).
• Knowledge of software-defined radios (SDR).
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously across teams and company to drive multi-disciplinary projects to completion.
• Proven experience building and optimizing RF link budgets.
• Familiarity with aerospace EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and environmental verification processes.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal security clearance eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical or RF Engineering.
• Experience with scripting language Python, MATLAB, or C++ for data analysis and test equipment automation.
• Advanced knowledge of simulation and analysis platforms such as HFSS, ADS, CST, or STK.
• Prior experience engineering satellite constellation communication subsystems.
• Knowledge of telecommunication payloads and standards
• Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP)
• Experience in space industry

Essential Job Duties

The ideal candidate is capable, motivated, and willing to learn and grow as the position evolves. As a RF Systems Engineer, you must be able to:

• System Architecture & Trade Studies: Develop end-to-end RF communications architectures. Perform trade studies on modulation schemes, frequency band selection (L, S, X, and Ka-band), antenna coverage, and multi-access networks.
• Link Budget Modeling: Design and maintain detailed RF link budgets for space-to-ground, crosslink, and satellite tracking profiles. Perform co-site interference and antenna pattern coverage analysis.
• Requirements & Flowdown: Define, trace, and flow down system-level RF specifications into actionable requirements for internal hardware development teams and external suppliers.
• Hardware Evaluation & Design: Work with software-defined radios (SDRs), solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs), low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), and transponders. Review schematics and high-speed mixed-signal PCB layouts.
• Integration & Test (I&T): Support environmental and qualification testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, and EMI/EMC compliance). Execute in-lab validation using RF instrumentation like spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and signal generators.

Please note this list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Location

This position will be based at the Company’s Monument, Colorado office location, but you will have the option to work remotely.

How to Apply

Apply through the link

EEO Statement

Raptor Dynamix is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   Raptor Dynamix is an E-Verify program participant.

Disclaimer

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, Raptor Dynamix will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Company grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, Raptor Dynamix retains the right to change or assign other duties to this RF Systems Engineer position.

Application Deadline

Raptor Dynamix will be accepting applications until December 30, 2026.