Radio Frequency Engineer
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Summary
About the Role
About You
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in RF subsystem design, layout, and test.
- Strong background in RF chain design and cascade analysis.
- Hands-on experience with RF PCB design tools (Altium Designer or equivalent).
- Deep understanding of RF performance trade-offs: noise figure, gain, linearity, IP3, and efficiency.
- Proficiency with RF design and simulation tools such as MATLAB RF Toolbox, Antenna Toolbox, or HFSS.
- Experience using RF test equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.
- Experience with spacecraft RF systems, ground station equipment, or aerospace communications.
- Knowledge of antenna arrays, phased-array systems, or beamforming techniques.
- Familiarity with modulation schemes, DSP, or SDR integration.
- Understanding of radiation effects and space environment testing for RF systems.
- Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Software Defined Radio (SDR).
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ or Python for RF-related applications.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $125k–$175k.
- Opportunity to work on advanced small satellite systems.
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