Principal RF Engineer I

About the role

CesiumAstro is a developer and pioneer of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We are seeking a Principal RF Engineer I who enjoys working in a startup environment and is passionate about developing leading-edge phased arrays for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for RF circuits, modules, and systems through all phases of the development process
• Proficient in board-level schematic design and PCB layout of RF circuits
• System-level communications concepts such as link budgets and modulation schemes
• End-to-end RF product development
• RF front ends, frequency converters and synthesizers, filters, beamformers, power dividers, and phased array antennas
• Block diagrams, detailed schematics, PCB layout and routing, simulations, and test design
• Technical and professional mentorship within the field
• Presentation of engineering design review materials to customers and executive team
• Participation in proposal-writing efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) from an accredited university or institution
• Minimum of 9 years of industry experience in design and analysis of RF electronics and systems
• Expert-level proficiency in professional simulation tools such as CST and ADS, as well as EDA tools such Altium
• Extensive hands-on experience with lab instruments such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Master of Science (MS) desired
• Python or other programming languages
• Aerospace electronics design, development, and qualification
• Worst-case circuit analysis, failure method and criticality analyses, and reliability analysis
• Antenna design
• EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques

Skills

• Expert-level proficiency in professional simulation tools such as CST and ADS, as well as EDA tools such Altium
• Extensive hands-on experience with lab instruments such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Worst-case circuit analysis, failure method and criticality analyses, and reliability analysis
• Antenna design
• EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques

Benefits

Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

Pay

$142,000 - $189,500 a year

Schedule

Full-time