RF Engineer IV (Electrical/Comms) Clearance Required
Core
Design, develop, and test advanced RF systems and components (antennas, transmitters, receivers, amplifiers) for space-based applications.
Role type
Senior IC RF Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
Space-based RF communication systems and components
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / RF Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
RF system design, avionics systems architecture, troubleshooting complex problems, systems integration, V&V principles, trade studies, requirements management, band-specific trade spaces (S, X, Ku, Ka), technical documentation
Preferred skills
Responsible Engineer lifecycle management, RF link budget analysis, COMSEC equipment handling, RF simulation (ADS, HFSS, CST), RF measurement equipment, PCB design (Altium, OrCAD)
Technologies
ADS, HFSS, CST, Altium Designer, OrCAD, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators
Responsibilities
Design and develop RF systems and components; conduct performance testing and validation; troubleshoot complex problems; provide mentorship to less experienced engineers; prepare and maintain technical documentation; collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC