RF Engineer III - E3
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 13, 2026. Sierra Nevada Corporation scores B on the Alion truth index.
SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.
Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination! As an Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer III, you will lead the design, development, and testing of sophisticated RF systems for advanced aerospace and defense applications. You will have a significant impact on RF front-end design, radio propagation modeling, and microwave path analysis, ensuring the delivery of high-performance products.Responsibilities:
Perform Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) analysis
Compile an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Integration Analysis Report (E3IAR)
Compile an Electromagnetic Interference Control Plan (EMICP)
Compile Electromagnetic Interference Test Plan (EMITP)
Compile Electromagnetic Interference Test Report (EMITR)
Support TEMPEST control plan and test plan creation
Support High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) analysis
Perform Co-site analysis
Support MIL-STD-464 and MIL-STD-461 requirements allocations
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
6+ years of experience in RF/E3 engineering or a related role.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Proficiency in RF/E3 design and testing techniques.
Basic understanding of engineering principles and practices, including various RF/E3 modeling, analysis techniques, and tools.
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience with advanced RF/E3 simulation tools.
Understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards.
Knowledge of industry standard RF principles as they apply to design, analysis, and test.
Understanding of techniques to perform RF analysis such as Co-site, E3 integration, link budgets, and antenna patterns.
Experience with analysis software applications such as ANSYS HFSS, ANSYS EMIT, ANSYS SAVANT/SBR+, CST, EMA3D EMC+ /Charge+, Python and MATLAB.
Capable of developing substantiation documentation to demonstrate compliance to related requirements and industry standards to include test plans/reports, analysis documents, and compliance checklists.
Experience with RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers and Signal Generators.
Knowledgeable of industry standard RF assemblies and component selection and developing technical specifications.
Essential Functions:
Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
Ability to travel as required.
Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
Analyze failure data, reports, and root cause analysis to identify and document issues accurately.
Evaluate different approaches to failure analysis and selecting the most appropriate methods for effective resolution.
Make informed decisions based on data and analysis to recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Ability to handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, failure analysis reports, and computer screens accurately.
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employmentdecisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.