Microwave Radiometer RF Arhitect
Core
Define and drive RF system architecture for spaceborne microwave and millimetre-wave radiometer payloads across satellite missions.
Role type
Senior RF Architect (Spaceborne Earth Observation)
Builds
Spaceborne radiometer payloads for Earth Observation satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Remote Sensing / Microwave Engineering
Required skills
RF system architecture, low-noise receiver design, electromagnetic simulation, TRL assessment, ground support equipment specification, satellite payload integration
Preferred skills
Passive microwave sensing theory, ESA development lifecycles, RF flight equipment testing, requirements management tools
Technologies
Keysight ADS, CST Studio, ANSYS HFSS, IBM DOORS
Responsibilities
Define baseline architectures and lead technical trade-offs for radiometer payloads; Design and optimize high-sensitivity low-noise receivers and calibration subsystems; Develop high-fidelity electromagnetic and circuit-level simulations; Generate Verification Control Documents and lead TRL assessments; Steer Assembly, Integration & Testing (AIT) and environmental validation campaigns; Represent RF engineering in formal ESA/customer milestones
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
