RF Hardware Engineer
Core
Design and development of radiofrequency (RF) and microwave electronics for high-power satellites, including SDR systems and phased array antennas.
Role type
RF Hardware Engineer
Builds
Radiofrequency and microwave hardware components for satellite communications and deep space missions
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF circuit design, PCB design (Altium), RF circuit modeling (Cadence AWR, Keysight ADS), RF test equipment operation, environmental testing qualification
Preferred skills
Space radiation hardening, antenna modeling (HFSS, FEKO), FPGA design, SDR hardware development, phased arrays, digital beamforming, SIGINT/EW
Technologies
Altium, Cadence AWR Microwave Office, Keysight ADS, VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, Ansys HFSS, Altair FEKO
Responsibilities
Design RF/microwave hardware (UHF to Ka band), design PCBAs for spacecraft, qualify designs via environmental testing, integrate designs into spacecraft systems
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC