Senior RF Engineer
Space Dynamics Laboratory, North Logan, UT, United States
Job ID: 7729
Date Posted: April 27, 2026
Job Overview
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 15 years of experience focusing on RF and Microwave hardware design to work primarily on the Iris Radio for the Civil & Commercial Space Division. The Iris Radio is a software‑defined radio intended for deep space operation to Mars, the Moon, asteroids, and other locations throughout our solar system.
Key Responsibilities
Plans, conducts, technically directs, and evaluates projects and major phases of significant projects
Reviews literature, patents, and current practices relevant to assigned projects
Conducts investigations and tests of considerable complexity
Recommends corrections in technical application and analysis
Serves as a peer reviewer for electrical technologies at the program level
Supports business development efforts of division directors and business development staff
May present at technical conferences
Mentors engineers and students
Cultivates business development relationships with customers
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred)
15+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree, or 13+ years of relevant experience and a master’s degree, or 9+ years of relevant experience and a PhD
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Considered an expert Electrical Engineer with an emphasis in RF and related technologies
Working knowledge of the lab’s core technologies and capabilities
Demonstrated broad knowledge, understanding, and perspective of electrical systems and sensors
Ability to mentor mid-level Engineers
Anticipates risks and develops contingency plans to manage them
Ability to relate well to people at all levels inside and outside of the organization with the ability to preserve relationships, even under difficult or challenging circumstances
Ability to author written reports and/or professional papers in referred journals
Salary Range
$140,700 - $197,000
Salary commensurate based on education and experience
Benefits
Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
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Date Posted: April 27, 2026
Job Overview
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 15 years of experience focusing on RF and Microwave hardware design to work primarily on the Iris Radio for the Civil & Commercial Space Division. The Iris Radio is a software‑defined radio intended for deep space operation to Mars, the Moon, asteroids, and other locations throughout our solar system.
Key Responsibilities
Plans, conducts, technically directs, and evaluates projects and major phases of significant projects
Reviews literature, patents, and current practices relevant to assigned projects
Conducts investigations and tests of considerable complexity
Recommends corrections in technical application and analysis
Serves as a peer reviewer for electrical technologies at the program level
Supports business development efforts of division directors and business development staff
May present at technical conferences
Mentors engineers and students
Cultivates business development relationships with customers
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred)
15+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree, or 13+ years of relevant experience and a master’s degree, or 9+ years of relevant experience and a PhD
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Considered an expert Electrical Engineer with an emphasis in RF and related technologies
Working knowledge of the lab’s core technologies and capabilities
Demonstrated broad knowledge, understanding, and perspective of electrical systems and sensors
Ability to mentor mid-level Engineers
Anticipates risks and develops contingency plans to manage them
Ability to relate well to people at all levels inside and outside of the organization with the ability to preserve relationships, even under difficult or challenging circumstances
Ability to author written reports and/or professional papers in referred journals
Salary Range
$140,700 - $197,000
Salary commensurate based on education and experience
Benefits
Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
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