Principal RF Antenna Engineer Verified today

The Role

You will be responsible for the design and validation of radio-frequency (RF) and microwave electronics hosted on some of the largest, most powerful satellites ever deployed in space. In your first 6 months, you will work with a multidisciplinary team of antenna, RF, FPGA, DSP, software, mechanical, and electrical engineers to prototype your systems and refine your designs. In your first two years, you will have contributed to developing cutting-edge RF systems that fly in space.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, design, and procurement of antenna systems
• Qualify radio-frequency and antenna hardware through environmental testing, including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum (TVAC)
• Assist with design and validation testing for radio-frequency and microwave hardware from UHF through Ka band, including antennas, low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, filters, high-speed converters, and other RF electronic components
• Execute development and production tests to meet internal and external customer needs
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to integrate your designs into the spacecraft system

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer, electrical, aerospace engineering, or other relevant science, technology, or mathematics discipline
• 8+ years of experience in microwave, RF, or antenna engineering
• Experience with RF test equipment such as vector network analyzers (VNA) and spectrum analyzers
• Experience with anechoic chambers and antenna measurement assets such as near field scanners
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-velocity start-up atmosphere

Nice to Have

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in a field related to antenna design and analysis
• Experience with environmental testing for space electronics such as thermal, vibration, TVAC, radiation, and EMI/EMC testing per standards such as SMC-S-016
• Experience with RF systems testing, including antenna characterization and insertion loss tests
• Experience with antenna and electromagnetic modeling and analysis software tools such as Ansys Electronics Desktop HFSS and Altair FEKO
• Experience with software defined radio hardware development including high-speed RF data converters (digital to analog and analog to digital converters), clock trees, and data converter interfaces

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range: $200,000-$270,000 + equity in the company
• Salary based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience level
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, and paid parental leave

Export Compliance

This role requires access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). You must either be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or certain protected individuals) or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.