RF Systems Engineer
Core
Design, build, integrate, and test RF hardware and systems for high-speed aircraft, including antennas, radios, and telemetry.
Role type
RF Systems Engineer (Hardware & Test)
Builds
RF communication, telemetry, navigation, and sensor/instrumentation systems for defense aviation
Domain
Defense aviation / Aerospace
Required skills
RF fundamentals, antenna design, link budget analysis, RF hardware integration, RF test execution, troubleshooting, regulatory coordination
Preferred skills
L/S/C/Ku/Ka-band systems, aerospace/flight test experience, modulation schemes (QAM/BPSK/QPSK), EMI/EMC testing, rapid prototyping
Technologies
VNAs, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, HFSS, CST, FEKO, ADS, MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Define RF system requirements, architectures, and verification approaches; Develop block diagrams, link budgets, and test plans; Design, build, and test RF hardware; Execute RF testing and environmental validation; Troubleshoot RF performance issues; Support aircraft and ground station integration; Analyze test and flight data; Support regulatory coordination
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC