RF Engineer, Frequency Synthesis
Core
Design and develop frequency synthesis architectures, including PLLs, VCOs, and low-phase-noise reference oscillator subsystems for D2D and future payload systems.
Role type
Senior IC RF Engineer (Frequency Synthesis)
Builds
Frequency generation and clock distribution circuits for satellite payload architectures
Domain
Aerospace/Defense communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLL design, VCO development, reference oscillator selection and integration, clocking architectures, frequency generation, signal integrity analysis, phase noise analysis, jitter analysis, frequency stability analysis, vendor management, hardware schematic capture, RF simulation and validation
Preferred skills
Spacecraft or payload RF frequency generation system experience, production oscillator integration experience
Technologies
PLLs, VCOs, reference oscillators, clock distribution networks, RF hardware
Responsibilities
Design and develop frequency synthesis architectures, perform RF analysis and validation, lead schematic capture and implementation, define clock distribution networks, provide technical oversight of oscillator vendors, support integration of RF hardware with spacecraft subsystems, contribute to architecture trade studies, work with suppliers and manufacturing partners, participate in design reviews and anomaly resolution, identify RF performance risks and develop mitigation plans
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
