RF Test Engineer III

Centennial, CO 80015

Posted:

10/12/2026

Employment Type:

Contract

Job Number:

32505

Job Location:

Onsite

Industry:

AERO - Aerospace

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 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 wee to

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 offerspetitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-taxmuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.