Technical Product Support Engineer 4

Company: Kratos Defense and Security
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Ready for What's Next? Kratos is a company that strives to innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From ground control to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, integrity and inclusion are shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future together with us. Kratos Space is seeking a Software Development Engineer to enhance and integrate Kratos space ground communications products for customers.

Ready to take your career to the next level? We have an great opportunity for an experienced RF Technician to support Department of Defense customers while working with an amazing team in Colorado Springs, CO. 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.

Job Duties:

Provides engineering analysis, integration and development support

Develop SATCOM signal environments working with customers to meet event execution including link budget analysis

Develop test plans; conduct testing; interpret, document, and present the results to engineering peers, leadership, and the government customer.

Active communication and participation in the full SDLC leveraging Agile methodologies.

Reoccurring international travel to potentially austere environments for deployed system installations, upgrades and sustainment efforts.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must have an Active TS/SCI clearance

BS or MS Degree in EE 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. Familiarity performing link-budget analysis

Experience with troubleshooting 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

Typically requires +6 years of experience, and a Graduate degree. This role also typically involves some management support and mentoring Jr. Employees/Engineers.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in electrical engineering or relevant field 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of MS)

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 systems

Security + certification for data transfer responsibilities

Salary Range: $110K - $130K

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