Senior RF Systems Engineer

About the role

As an RF systems engineer you will be responsible for identifying RF hardware requirements, creating system architectures, and building/testing/integrating the RF solutions - both on the aircraft and ground station. This position will require strong fundamentals, wide-breadth design experience, and efficient troubleshooting skills. You'll be responsible for high-ownership technical delivery while working with a multi-disciplinary team of engineering, manufacturing, and quality professionals.

Responsibilities

• Simulate/model RF hardware for communication systems and sensors/instruments
• Develop test concepts and test procedures for RF and Environmental testing, including far field and near field measurements (plus vibration, shock, thermal and thermal vacuum)
• Define hardware architecture and specifications for the RF system blocks, interfaces, and housing. Design, build and test microwave circuits and assemblies
• End-to-end design validation and testing of RF product performance. Lead and conduct troubleshooting or root cause hardware performance challenges
• Work with manufacturing and production teams on procuring and integrating quality RF module and antenna subsystems into our aircraft
• Perform data analysis of RF systems, generate documentation/slides and present results to team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
• 4+ years of professional experience designing and testing electrical, antenna and/or RF hardware and systems
• Experience with RF/Antenna Systems in L/S/C/Ku and Ka-Band frequencies

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Strong troubleshooting and problem diagnostic skills
• Understanding of electromagnetic propagation, impedance matching, Smith Chart, VSWR, P1dB, IIP3, NF, and etc.
• Understanding of digital modulation such as QAM, BPSK, QPSK, and SOQPSK or similar
• Experience working with VNA, spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, and other relevant RF test equipment
• Experience with test equipment automation and scripting
• Strong hands-on skills including prototyping/soldering and the use of a full range of instrumentation including multimeters, oscilloscopes, current meters, etc
• Support ongoing regulatory filling including FCC, FAA, and AFTRCC
• Previous Experience on Integration and Test of an RF Systems (of any kind) with Radio as an integral part of RF Systems
• Master's degree with emphasis in Antenna, Electromagnetic theory and/or microwave circuits
• Experience using in HFSS (or similar antenna simulation tools)
• Familiarity with Antenna design, including types and tradeoffs
• EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461
• Prior experience working on an airborne vehicle
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages to aid automation, data analysis, etc
• Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
• Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
• Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
• Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms