Staff RF Systems Engineer
Core
Lead system-level RF architecture, link budgets, and frequency planning for the Terran R rocket's avionics and flight systems.
Role type
Staff RF Systems Engineer (Launch Vehicle)
Builds
RF subsystems for rocket avionics, telemetry, command, and video systems
Domain
Aerospace / RF Systems Engineering
Required skills
RF system fundamentals, link budget analysis, antenna theory, EMI/EMC compliance, full-wave EM simulation, RF test equipment operation, Python/MATLAB analysis
Preferred skills
Launch range RF interfaces, telemetry standards (IRIG-106), spectrum management, trajectory analysis tools, supplier management
Technologies
HFSS, FEKO, CST, Python, MATLAB, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, EMI Receivers
Responsibilities
Lead system-level trades and analyses for RF architecture, develop end-to-end link budgets, define vehicle RF frequency plan, lead antenna placement and coverage trades, support RF hardware development and testing, mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Staff, technical generalist & owner
