RF Engineer - Aerospace Launch Program

Job Description

RF Engineer - Aerospace Launch Program

Location: Huntsville, AL

Schedule: Full-Time On-site Standard Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

Duration: 6-month contract with potential for extension or direct hire

Clearance: No security clearance required

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a mid-to-senior level RF Engineer to support a prestigious government aerospace launch program focused on lunar missions. The selected candidate will work closely with stakeholders to ensure reliable RF communications between spacecraft, ground stations, and crew modules.

Key Responsibilities

Perform RF link analysis to support communications between spacecraft and ground systems

Analyze and evaluate RF system performance, including antennas and signal routing

Assist with RF supplier components and coordinate technical activities

Conduct system-level integration and RF requirements analysis

Support validation of test requirements and verification through design reviews and documentation

Collaborate with engineers, technical leads, and customer representatives

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM field

Minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience with RF engineering and system integration

Strong knowledge of RF theory, link budgeting, antenna placement, and signal analysis

Experience with spectrum analyzers and RF testing methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience supporting aerospace, defense, or NASA-related projects

Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB, Python, and DOORS

Understanding of RF encryption and modulation (e.g., PSK)

Exposure to space communication standards such as CCSDS and NTIA

Background in FPGA integration and RF manufacturing/ installation practices

What Sets This Role Apart

Opportunity to contribute to a historic lunar mission

Resume-building experience with top-tier aerospace stakeholders

Highly collaborative environment with exposure to complex engineering systems

This is an on-site role with no remote capability.

EOE

Full-time