Position Title: RF Test Engineer III
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity located in Centennial, CO
Job Responsibilities:
- Write, develop, and execute RF test procedures and scripts for system-level satellite testing
- Perform RF testing across S-Band and Ka-Band, including setup and configuration of RF test equipment
- Calibrate RF cables and apply calibration data to requirements verification
- Verify power in/power out levels to ensure satellite subsystems are protected from damage during test
- Support initial vehicle power-on activities, troubleshoot RF and system-level issues in real time, and escalate anomalies appropriately
- Write and triage Python test scripts to automate and support RF test execution
- Use LabVIEW and related tools to support test operations
- Collaborate with a small, experienced test team supporting multiple satellite programs
- Support 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift operations on a fair rotation, with occasional weekend work
Job Qualifications:
- 5+ years of test engineering experience with a significant focus on RF test; senior-level candidates preferred
- Strong hands-on RF test experience, including S-Band and Ka-Band testing, RF configuration, and cable calibration
- Experience with satellite testing at the system or subsystem level (ground-only or aviation test experience alone is not sufficient)
- Familiarity with Python (preferred), C++, or another object-oriented language, with the ability to write and triage test scripts
- System-level troubleshooting and anomaly resolution experience
- LabVIEW experience
- Ability to work 100% onsite in Centennial, CO
- Ability to support 1st (6:00am–2:00pm), 2nd (2:00pm–10:00pm), and 3rd shifts on a rotation
- Candidates willing to self-relocate to Colorado are welcome to apply
- Preferred: COSMOS / OpenC3 experience
- Preferred: Network architecture knowledge
- Preferred: Knowledge of Electrical Power, GN&C, Propulsion, or Thermal subsystems
- Preferred: Experience supporting a satellite test program through to launch
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Centennial, CO
- Pay Rate Range: $50-74/hr
- Required US Citizen and Active TS/SCI clearance required.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.