CareerPlan

RF Engineer I

RL HeadquartersFull-time$88k–$132k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesUnited States citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Develop radar subsystems and support hands-on testing for space-based SAR and radar applications.

Role type

Junior IC RF Radar Engineer

Builds

Space-based radar systems and payloads

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems

Required skills

Radar equations, Signal processing, Orbital mechanics, RF link budgets, MATLAB, Python, Test plan development

Preferred skills

SAR systems, STK, Phased array antennas, RF design tools (AWR, ADS, CST), Digital signal processing

Technologies

MATLAB, Python, STK, AWR, ADS, CST

Responsibilities

Conduct radar system simulations and link budget analysis, Support radar waveform design and component testing, Assist in mission analysis and ground track visualization, Perform radar calibration and image quality assessments, Participate in engineering reviews and technical meetings, Develop technical documentation including ICDs and test reports

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC