R/F Engineer 2

$87,260 - $136,290/Yr

United Launch Alliance - Centennial, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Centennial, CO

Air Transportation

About the position

As a RF/Telemetry Systems Engineer on the Vulcan Development Avionics team at United Launch Alliance (ULA), you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and integrating RF/Telemetry system solutions for ULA launch vehicles. This position requires a strong understanding of RF systems and the ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented culture focused on innovation and excellence in the space industry.

Responsibilities

• Technically represent and advocate for ULA RF/Telemetry systems for the Vulcan program.
• Understand the RF/Telemetry development roadmap and design for cost-effective implementation across various program/project needs.
• Execute trade studies for new RF/Telemetry system capabilities.
• Develop new RF/Telemetry system architecture solutions that meet emerging program and project RF needs.
• Integrate new radio transmitters, receivers, RF amplifiers, antenna hardware, and encryption strategies into overall data transmission solutions.
• Understand FAA and NTIA legislation, regulations, and requirements related to RF systems.
• Manage ground station solutions and develop RF system and component requirements.
• Develop test requirements and sequences for RF systems.
• Coordinate with ground stations to optimize encryption/decryption and encoding/decoding processes.
• Support hardware development, build, test, delivery, system integration, factory assembly, and launch site processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
• Experience with and understanding of Maxwell's equations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and interface with internal/external customers.
• Available to travel if required.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Master's degree in physics or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated project or professional experience in launch vehicle, missile, and/or spacecraft systems.
• Knowledge of RF System hardware.

Benefits

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments
• 9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off