What are the responsibilities and job description for the RF Technician position at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions?
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Kratos is looking 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
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000
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.
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
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The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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Kratos is looking 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
- 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
- Typically requires 6 years of experience, this role also involves some management support and mentoring Jr. Employees/Engineers
- 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
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000
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.
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
EEO Is The Law
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000
