Senior RF Engineer
Core
Own the full lifecycle of RF systems development for satellite communications and payload subsystems, from requirements and architecture through design, fabrication, test, and qualification.
Role type
Senior RF Engineer (Space/Aerospace)
Builds
High-performance RF hardware and subsystems for satellite constellations
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Microwave Engineering
Required skills
RF system modeling and simulation, link budget analysis, PCB design (multilayer RF/mixed-signal), microwave/millimeter-wave hardware design, test plan execution, regulatory compliance (FCC), mentoring
Preferred skills
Antenna design, phased-array systems, Software Defined Radios (SDR), Python scripting, satellite ground/space segment systems
Technologies
ADS, HFSS, Cadence, Altium, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Vector Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes
Responsibilities
Lead architectural R&D and trade studies for RF subsystems; Develop and validate RF system models and simulations; Drive hardware development from prototype to qualification; Define and execute test plans and characterization campaigns; Own end-to-end PCB implementation; Design and characterize active/passive RF components; Support FCC licensing and frequency coordination; Mentor team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
