Sr. Manufacturing RF DFX Engineer
Core
Own end-to-end RF assembly design integration for TeraWave satellite communication modules, bridging circuit design, antenna/feed integration, and volume production readiness.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing RF DFX engineer
Builds
TeraWave satellite communication modules and subsystems for enterprise/hyperscale connectivity
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / RF Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF/microwave circuit design, antenna and feed integration, impedance-controlled routing, shielding design, RF assembly process development, BOM management, DFX principles (DFM/DFT/DFA/DFR/DFS), RF simulation (HFSS/ADS/CST), reliability analysis (FMEA/thermal/vibration)
Preferred skills
Satellite communications experience, phased-array antennas, mmWave systems, radiation effects mitigation (SEE/TID), environmental qualification testing (TVAC/vibration/EMI/EMC), supply chain coordination
Technologies
Altium, Cadence, ADS, HFSS, CST
Responsibilities
Lead RF/microwave assembly design for satellite modules; optimize RF board stackups and transmission line geometry for manufacturability; architect RF test structures and automated test coverage; apply derating and worst-case circuit analysis for reliability; coordinate component standardization and obsolescence mitigation; drive first-article inspection and manufacturing readiness reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
