RF & High-Frequency Hardware Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: RF & High-Frequency Hardware Engineer

• Focus: RF, microwave, high-speed analog/digital circuit design and test for spaceflight applications

Description

Design, analyze, and develop high-frequency RF, analog, and digital hardware for spacecraft, RF payloads, and RF instruments. Perform circuit design, simulation, development, and testing; create schematics and documentation; and support mission development from concept through launch and integration/test. Lead technical teams through trade studies, prototyping, flight development, and test while collaborating with mission and subsystem engineers.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF, microwave, and/or high-speed analog and digital circuit and component design, simulation, development, and test

• Layout RF/microwave/high-frequency lumped and distributed element circuits and printed circuit boards

• Conduct circuit-level analysis to determine performance

• Develop and document schematic drawings, test plans, test procedures, and test reports

• Collaborate with mission and spacecraft systems engineers for end-to-end mission development and execution (concept, requirements, development phases, technical reviews, budget, schedule)

• Lead technical team(s) throughout the development cycle (conceptualization, trade studies, prototype work, flight development, integration, and test)

• Assist project/program management in sponsor engagement

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or relevant technical field

• 7+ years of recent, hands-on experience in RF, microwave, or high-frequency analog/digital hardware design

• Experience developing high-reliability electronic hardware through conceptual design, testing, integration, and delivery (preferably aerospace/defense/spaceflight/telecommunications)

• Strong technical expertise in at least one: RF/microwave circuit design, simulation, and testing; high-frequency analog discrete transistor circuit design; or high-speed digital hardware design, circuit layout, and packaging

• Team-oriented with strong communication skills

• Willingness to support flexible hours during spacecraft-level testing, and infrequent travel to customer/sponsor and integration/test sites

• Ability to obtain an interim Top Secret clearance by start date, and ultimately TS/SCI; must be a U.S. citizen

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and education assistance/training

• Education assistance program, strong retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance

• Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration in a mission-driven engineering culture