Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
Skills
Satellite
Budget
Test Plans
Testing
Leadership
Software Development
Agile
Security Clearance
Antennas
Test Equipment
Spectrum Analyzer
Cabling
CAT5
RF
Access Control
Writing
SATCOM
Satellite Communications
React.js
Presentations
Data Analysis
Military
DoD
Aerospace
Communication
Insurance
Job Details
Job Description
Readiness Delivered. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions-always striving to do the right thing. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced RF Technician to support Department of Defense customers. The RF Technician is a mid-level position who possesses a strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals with working knowledge of radio frequency (RF)-based electronic systems.
Responsibilities and Duties
Experience and Skills
Preferred Skills and Experience
#LI-Hybrid
The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $89,000-$110,000
Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Job Benefits
Readiness Delivered. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions-always striving to do the right thing. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced RF Technician to support Department of Defense customers. The RF Technician is a mid-level position who possesses a strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals with working knowledge of radio frequency (RF)-based electronic systems.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provides engineering analysis, integration and development support
- Develop SATCOM signal environments with customers to meet event execution
- Develop and analyze Satellite link budgets
- Develop test plans; conduct testing; interpret, document, and present the results to engineering peers, leadership, and the government customer
- Active participation in the full Software Development Life Cycle leveraging Agile methodologies
- Reoccurring international travel to potentially austere environments for deployed system installations, upgrades and sustainment efforts
- Performs other duties as assigned
Experience and Skills
- Must have an Active TS/SCI clearance
- BS or technical degree and relevant work experience
- Knowledge of SATCOM equipment including, but not limited to, antennas, HPAs/SSPAs, up/down-converters, LNAs, and modems
- Experience with RF test equipment, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Power Meter, O-Scope
- Experience with cable maintenance and fabrication, CAT-5/6, Coaxial RF, AC/DC power
- Experience writing and delivering technical documents and briefings
- Knowledge of SATCOM signals including modulation, error correction, and associated signal generation equipment
- Experience with troubleshooting satellite communications systems
- Ability to react quickly in a dynamic environment
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Ability to communicate technical approaches and details within small project teams, including team interaction and presentation
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Familiarity with computer networks
- Data analysis skills
- Military experience or working in a military environment
- DoD Test experience
- Working knowledge of current DoD Space Control and counter space systems
#LI-Hybrid
The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $89,000-$110,000
Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Job Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Education Reimbursement
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