RF Engineer

Minimum Clearance Required

Responsibilities

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government.  Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country.  We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states.  Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

I2X Technologies is seeking a RF Engineer to support ongoing activities for a customer in Colorado Springs. This position will be on-site and will require an active TS/SCI. 

• Daily configuration and operation, troubleshooting, fault isolation, and corrective and preventive maintenance actions necessary to repair and restore Communication and SATCOM systems
• Use general purpose test equipment and specialized test equipment in the performance of system corrective and preventive maintenance
• Perform procedures and processes used in operations, maintenance and logistics actions
• Quickly respond to circuit outages and coordinates with distant end facilities and local Systems/Users, when necessary, to restore communications services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor SW configuration issues to restore testing operations
• Assist with site physical and information security, perform minor COMSEC custodian duties, perform equipment Custodian Account responsibilities, perform records/configuration management duties, complete forward supply point/bench stock logistics duties, coordinate calibration of test equipment, and complete small computer repair duties

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI
• Bachelors degree and minimum 5 years of professional experience
• Knowledge of Antennas, RF Electronics, or Electronically Steerable Antennas (ESA)
• Must understand signal flow and end-to-end configuration diagrams
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and/or analysis of RF Systems, including Space-to-Ground and Payload Systems
• Hands-on experience performing electrical, mechanical, and/or RF troubleshooting, hardware installation, and testing, and fault corrections on SATCOM, Broadband communications and/or satellite ground systems equipment
• Ability to analyze and evaluate complex satellite test data, extensive experience working with spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and vector signal analyzers and their associated data.
• Experience with spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR), fiberscopes, multi-meter, BER test sets, and other RF/electronics test equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Experience operating and loading COMSEC equipment as well as an understanding of COMSEC policies and procedures
• Familiarity with TCP/IP network architectures including routers, switches, firewalls, and routing protocols
• Experience with Linux Operating System and basic command line skills

Essential Requirements:

US Citizenship is required.

I2X Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected Veteran status, or disability status.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.