Senior RF Engineer, Space RF Systems

About the role

We’re seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior RF Engineer to join our Space RF Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) team as an electromagnetics and RF engineering subject‑matter expert. You will develop RF models and simulations for multiple projects, interface with external and internal stakeholders, and may lead special RF projects or tasks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in evolving the state of the art in high‑fidelity RF modeling and simulations.
• Work on a team utilizing high‑performance computing environments to develop detailed RF characterizations and designs for a variety of applications.
• Collaborate with model and design users and systems engineers to support two new commercial product lines under development.
• Produce designs consistent with good RF engineering practice and rigor.
• Work with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and other engineering team members to understand and develop needed RF models.
• Design phased‑array and antenna systems that are physically realizable and meet engineering standards.
• Create microwave printed circuit board (PCB) layouts.
• Analyze device RF characteristics, perform RF system design, and predict over‑the‑air performance.
• Lead root‑cause analysis for technical issues encountered during development/testing of prototype hardware.
• Interpret RF design information and measurement data to author white papers, progress reports, technical design documents, and stakeholder presentations tailored to audiences of varying technical proficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 8+ years of RF engineering experience.
• Experience developing RF models.
• Proficiency with Matlab, Simulink, HFSS, ADS, Python, or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of phased‑array and antenna theory.
• Deep understanding of transmission‑line theory to support PCB development.

Desired qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent technical field.
• Top‑Secret clearance (or ability to obtain one).
• Eligibility as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual).

Skills

• RF modeling and simulation (Matlab, Simulink, HFSS, ADS, Python).
• Phased‑array and antenna design.
• Microwave PCB layout and transmission‑line analysis.
• High‑performance computing environments.
• Root‑cause analysis and technical troubleshooting.
• Technical writing for white papers, reports, and presentations.

Physical demands

• Work in office, laboratory, and production environments.
• Frequent sitting and standing for long periods.
• Frequent talking, hearing, and use of hands/fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.

Clearance

Top Secret.

ITAR requirement

Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), or be eligible for an export license as required by the governing agency.

Pay

Salary range: $91,000 – $138,750 (final offer depends on location, experience, education, and key skills).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Paid holiday shutdown.

Schedule

9/80 work schedule (two 9‑hour days and one 8‑hour day each week).