We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in RF Engineering or a related engineering discipline and 6+ years of relevant experience. Or, a Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
In-depth understanding of engineering principles and practices, including advanced RF modeling and analysis techniques and tools
Demonstrated track record of progressively increasing responsibility while working in and leading multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and to review and guide the work of others
An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance with eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Deep knowledge of industry-standard RF principles as applied to design, analysis, and test, with the ability to originate novel approaches
Demonstrated expertise performing RF analysis such as Cosite, E3 integration, link budgets, and antenna patterns, with hands-on proficiency in ANSYS HFSS, ANSYS EMIT, and MATLAB
Proven ability to develop and defend substantiation documentation demonstrating compliance with requirements and industry standards, including test plans/reports, analysis documents, and compliance checklists
Extensive hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
Demonstrated experience designing and verifying to MIL-STD-464 and executing test procedures per MIL-STD-461
Strong background in the Aerospace and Defense industry, U.S. Department of Defense, and/or U.S. Military
Advanced knowledge of industry-standard RF assemblies and component selection, with experience authoring technical specifications
Compensation
Pay Range
$112,694.00 - $154,975.25
Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Elevate Your Career
At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.
We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.
Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.
Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
