RF Engineer II

We are looking to add a Senior RF Engineer II to our team. The ideal candidate has experience in board-level RF electronics design. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge RF hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
 
In this position, you will be responsible for RF circuits and systems through all phases of the development process. The ideal candidate will be proficient in board-level schematic design and PCB layout of RF circuits, and system-level communications concepts such as link budgets and modulation schemes. The work will include many aspects of phased array communication systems, including RF front-ends, frequency converters and synthesizers, filters, beamformers, power dividers, and phased array antennas.
 
As a Cesium hardware team member, you will be responsible for RF hardware designs from initial concept through requirements definition, part selection, detailed design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support of Cesium's products. Hardware design tasks will include block diagrams, detailed schematics, PCB layout and routing, simulations, and test design.
 
The successful candidate will also present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assist with the design and development of RF circuits, transceivers, receivers, transmitters, amplifiers, filters, and microwave components.

- Perform RF analyses, circuit simulations, link budget calculations, impedance matching, frequency planning, and performance evaluations.

- Review engineering requirements, RF specifications, simulation results, and technical documentation supporting RF design readiness.

- Perform RF verification, qualification, validation, and troubleshooting activities.

- Analyze RF measurements, simulation data, laboratory results, and engineering observations to identify trends and recommend solutions.

- Support root cause investigations, engineering changes, corrective actions, and RF performance improvements.

- Collaborate with RF, antenna, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and systems engineering teams supporting RF product development.

- Develop engineering reports, simulation documentation, RF measurement reports, and engineering change documentation.

- Participate in design reviews, engineering investigations, product integration, and qualification activities.

- Review RF engineering methods, simulation practices, and development processes to identify opportunities for improvement.

- Apply RF engineering methodologies, industry standards, company procedures, and customer requirements throughout product development.

- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance RF performance, engineering efficiency, reliability, and quality.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- A Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) from an accredited university or institution.

- 2+ years of industry experience in design and analysis of RF electronics design, analysis, test, and troubleshooting.

- Experience with professional simulation tools such as CST and ADS, as well as EDA tools such Altium.

- Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

- Experience with MATLAB or other programming languages.

- Experience in aerospace electronics design, development, and qualification.

- Knowledge of worst-case circuit analysis, failure method and criticality analyses, and reliability analysis.

- Experience with antenna design.

- Knowledge of EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.  Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.  
 
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
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