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RF Technician 3

Kratos has an exciting opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO for a qualified and experienced RF Technician 3 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
• Willingness to travel
• 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

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: $85,000-$110,000

• 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