Electrical Engineer, RF Payloads - TeraWave
Core
Design and develop RF payload hardware for the TeraWave satellite communications network, integrating high-speed digital logic with phased array antenna systems.
Role type
Senior IC electrical engineer (RF payload hardware)
Builds
RF payload hardware for a multi-orbit satellite constellation delivering up to 6 Tbps global connectivity
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / RF Hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
High-speed mixed-signal PCB design, RF impedance matching and shielding, power delivery network design, hardware debugging with oscilloscopes and VNAs, EDA tool proficiency (Altium/Cadence), lifecycle hardware development
Preferred skills
Satellite communication protocols (LEO/GEO), FPGA/SoC architecture (Xilinx/AMD Zynq, Intel FPGAs), regulatory compliance testing (FCC/CE/ETSI), thermal management for high-power density boards
Technologies
Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Xilinx/AMD Zynq, Intel FPGAs, high-speed scopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs
Responsibilities
Integrate main logic boards, digital transceivers, and baseband processors; Lead multi-layer HDI PCB design; Design efficient power systems (PoE, DC-DC, PMICs); Perform simulation and analysis to minimize EMI; Lead physical bring-up, hardware debugging, and functional lab testing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
