Senior RF Hardware Engineer
Core
Design and development of radiofrequency (RF) and microwave electronics for high-power satellite communications systems.
Role type
Senior IC RF Hardware Engineer
Builds
RF/microwave hardware components and PCBAs for K2 satellites
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, technical leadership
Preferred skills
Space radiation component selection, electromagnetic modeling (Ansys HFSS, Altair FEKO), FPGA design for RF, SDR hardware development, phased arrays, digital beamforming, SIGINT/EW
Technologies
Altium, Cadence AWR Microwave Office, Keysight ADS, Ansys Electronics Desktop HFSS, Altair FEKO
Responsibilities
Design RF/microwave hardware (UHF to Ka band) including amplifiers, filters, and mixers; Design and debug spacecraft PCBAs; Qualify designs via vibration, shock, thermal, and vacuum testing; Integrate designs into spacecraft systems; Mentor team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC