Spacecraft RF Engineer
Core
Design and integrate spacecraft RF communication subsystems, including PCB routing, link budget analysis, and EMI/EMC testing.
Role type
Senior IC spacecraft RF hardware engineer
Builds
Spacecraft communications subsystems and RF hardware
Domain
Aerospace / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF system architecture, link budget analysis, PCB design, EMI/EMC analysis, magnetic cleanliness modeling, RF test equipment operation, clean room protocols
Preferred skills
Spacecraft magnetic cleanliness programs, stray field characterization, dipole modeling
Technologies
Altium, Kicad, oscilloscopes, RF test equipment
Responsibilities
Lead RF system architecture design and link budget analyses; Design and route custom PCBs interfacing with spacecraft subsystems; Perform EMI/EMC analysis and testing; Lead magnetic cleanliness efforts including dipole modeling and stray field budgeting; Ensure regulatory compliance (FCC/NTIA) and document design processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC