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RF Systems Engineer II

United States, Lafayette 80000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted April 20, 2026
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Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future. The RF Systems Engineer II will be working in a team environment, with opportunities for customer engagement, concept design, analysis, integration, and test, plus on-orbit operations.

Job Responsibility

  • Detail-oriented, good at problem-solving and skilled at prioritizing time
  • Competent with RF Systems requirements development, verification techniques, subsystem design and link analyses
  • Competent with RF Systems layout and impacts to other subsystems and familiar with standard configuration and interfaces
  • Competent with the RF subsystem component details. Beginning to interact with hardware suppliers with oversight
  • Growing expertise in RF subsystem testing, competent with performing RF testing, NCR troubleshooting, reviewing test results and creating test reports. Leaning to support system level tests that include use of the RF system
  • Competent with mission concept of operations, updating the space-to-ground ICD and providing lead RF support to mission operations
  • Communicates with contacts inside and outside the RF Systems team to explain and interpret processes and procedures and to solve tactical issues
  • Developing skills necessary for effective interactions across teams
  • Apply company process to solve routine issues and able to navigate some more complex issues with some oversight
  • Comfortable with public speaking. Able to confidently present to BCT peers and standard material to customers
  • Ensure all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations as well as company policies and directives
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

  • 2+ years related experience
  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required
  • Experience as a spacecraft systems engineer, RF subsystem engineer, RF subsystem test engineer, RF design engineer, or ground system engineer operating spacecraft on orbit
  • Experience in RF system design or RF system testing
  • Experience with RF test equipment including power meters, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and RF modems
  • Must be able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of all phases of the program life cycle (business development, mission formulation, requirements flow-down, manufacturing, integration and test, and on-orbit operations)
  • Knowledge of space communication system design, link budget analysis, component specification/procurement, RF system testing and on-orbit operations
  • Ability to develop RF communications designs across a diverse set of customer needs with support from domain experts
  • Ability to work with moderate supervision on projects involving both small and large engineering teams
  • Knowledge of satellite communication encryption strategies
  • Good documentation and communication skills
  • Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

What we offer

  • Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date
  • Life insurance
  • 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
  • Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

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