Senior RF Engineer
Core
Design, develop, test, and operate high-reliability RF systems enabling deep-space communication, navigation, and science operations for interplanetary missions.
Role type
Senior IC RF Engineer (Deep Space)
Builds
Deep-space communication subsystems for scientific exploration spacecraft
Domain
Aerospace / Deep Space Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
RF system architecture, link budget analysis, RF component selection and design (transmitters, receivers, LNAs, PAs, converters), RF passive component design (filters, diplexers, waveguides), antenna design and modeling, hands-on RF lab testing (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, SDRs), integrated testing with ground stations
Preferred skills
Space environment experience (radiation, thermal, vacuum), deep-space spacecraft comms system design, deep-space ground station networks, high-gain antennas or phased arrays, flight qualification validation (TVAC, vibe, EMI/EMC)
Technologies
Spectrum analyzers, VNAs, SDRs, power meters, data recorders, ground station networks
Responsibilities
Own architecture, design, development, testing, and operation of next-generation RF systems; work hands-on across full lifecycle from concept to flight readiness; partner with avionics and spacecraft REs for subsystem integration; solve engineering challenges for extreme distances and low-SNR environments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC