Hardware Engineer (on-site)
Core
Design, simulate, develop, and test RF, microwave, high-speed analog, and digital circuits and components for next-generation spacecraft, RF payloads, and instruments.
Role type
Senior IC hardware engineer (RF/microwave/spaceflight)
Builds
High-reliability spaceflight hardware, RF payloads, and RF instruments
Domain
Aerospace / RF engineering
Required skills
RF circuit design, microwave circuit design, high-speed digital circuit layout, discrete transistor-based circuit design, CAD tools for RF/high-frequency analog and digital, circuit analysis, test plan development, schematic capture, PCB layout
Preferred skills
Leadership in RF system design, familiarity with communications systems theory, electromagnetic simulation, software-defined radio design, radar system design, military satellite communications, antenna design, Ka-band RF characterization
Technologies
Genesys, HyperLynx, ADS, HFSS, Genesys, FEKO, HyperLynx, Ansys SIWave, Mentor, Altium
Responsibilities
Design and simulate RF, microwave, high-speed analog, and digital circuits; lay out high-frequency lumped- and distributed-element circuits and printed circuit boards; analyze circuits to assess performance; develop and document schematics, test plans, test procedures, and test reports; collaborate with mission and spacecraft systems engineers on mission development and execution; lead technical teams through development, prototyping, flight development, integration, and testing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC