RF Test Engineer III

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: TBD
• 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.