RF Engineer Senior

Responsibilities

• Drive the full systems engineering development lifecycle for RF components and systems
• Support company manufacturing-at-scale objectives by means of defining and enabling robust, cost-effective RF systems
• Define how the organization implements RF communication system links
• Determine RF component specifications in accordance with spacecraft designs, customer requirements, and industry standards
• Act as an organization-wide resource for low-level RF physics & communications theory expertise
• Verify and support radio waveform compatibility
• Support on-orbit RF link anomaly resolution & commissioning activities
• Develop and maintain standard systems engineering products in support of major engineering program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, etc.)
• Improve fidelity of existing RF link analysis tools and implement new ones
• Perform antenna co-interference simulations using 3D EM software tools
• Support AIT through non-conformance disposition, as-run review, and master test procedure/plan reviews
• May require some travel to support testing and launch

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or Wireless Communications related disciplines
• Advanced understanding of analog (antenna, amplifiers, filters, etc.) and digital (SDR, modulation, coding) domains
• Experience in the design, development, and/or testing of RF communications systems or their components
• Familiarity with commonly used satellite modulation and coding standards (CCSDS, DVB-S2, etc.)
• Ability to script using Python and work with version control systems (Git)
• Must be self-accountable, have high attention for detail, and look forward to collaboration in a fast-paced team environment
• Must have, or a willingness to obtain, a DoD Security Clearance

Qualifications

• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

Skills

• Basic understanding of common RF Test Equipment (VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, etc.)
• Active DoD Clearance

Benefits

In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.