Director, Terminal Hardware

Logos Space • Mountain View, CA

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About The Position

The Director, Terminal Hardware at Logos Space will have technical ownership of the end-to-end design and delivery of our novel ground based terminals. This critical role involves supporting the development of the system architecture, partnership with vendors providing hardware subsystems, design and production of internally-developed subsystems, and collaboration with the software development teams (internal to Logos and external). This role will spearhead the design, development, integration, and test of our ground based terminals which include mmWave apertures, complex RF and switching subsystems, and baseband hardware subsystems.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in RF/microwave engineering, antenna systems (both high-gain and low-gain), baseband hardware subsystems, and modern communication techniques. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout the entire project lifecycle, from requirements definition and architecture design to hardware integration and performance verification.
The development of suitable facilities required to build, integrate, test, and qualify terminal hardware also falls within the purview of the Terminal hardware team. The Director for this group is expected to build the team to its full functional cadence with the right pacing and to support the full life cycle of the product development.
We are looking for a highly skilled team leader that will be responsible for directing multiple areas of terminal systems development. Personal engagement in multiple domains is crucial for success in this role as is the instinct to look around corners and anticipate pivots. The lead should be prepared to work and thrive in a fast-moving environment where they are comfortable taking vague design ideas and turning them into tangible terminal systems ready for test and delivery. We are seeking engineers who love to solve and manage hard problems!

Requirements

• Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Electrical Engineering with a focus on RF/Microwave and baseband hardware, or a closely related technical field.
• Significant professional experience with team building as well as team and function planning.
• Significant professional experience with developing and adapting cost and schedule under dynamic conditions.
• 10+ years of experience in RF/microwave circuit and system design for satellite communications, radar, or similar aerospace applications.
• Demonstrated experience leading the design and development of complex RF and baseband payloads, terminals or communication systems.
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of RF and baseband components (amplifiers, mixers, filters, oscillators, SoC, FPGA etc.) and system parameters (NF, IP3, P1dB, phase noise, spurious).
• Experience with antenna systems, including both high-gain (e.g., parabolic reflectors, phased arrays) and low-gain (e.g., patch, omnidirectional) antennas.
• Proven experience working with communication techniques and prior ownership of the hardware design for these systems.
• Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures for terminals or other complex RF & baseband hardware.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and systems issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly.
• Experience with full product life cycle (design, validation, qualification, and production).
• Experience working with contract manufacturers for high scale production.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills - We are looking for leader

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hardware development processes, including environmental effects and qualification.
• Experience with RF-related environmental testing (thermal, vibration, etc).
• Familiarity with regulatory and homologation requirements (e.g., FCC, ITU) for satellite communications.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing technical projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers for ground based hardware.

Responsibilities

• Build an interdisciplinary team that spans development, integration, and at-scale manufacturing of RF hardware systems.
• Manage terminal hardware operations including cost, schedule, and performance.
• Terminal RF and Baseband Hardware Architecture & Design: Lead the architectural design and detailed RF and baseband hardware engineering for ground based terminals. Specific attention to the manufacturing and production scaling of hardware systems and subsystems.
• Antenna System Integration: Define requirements and manage the integration of both High Gain Antennas (HGAs) and Low Gain Antennas (LGAs) along with the baseband subsystems on the terminal. Work closely with antenna design specialists.
• RF Performance Analysis: Cognizant of detailed RF link budget analysis, cascade analysis (Noise Figure, Gain, Intercept Point), interference analysis, and evaluate modulation/demodulation performance.
• Component Selection & Specification: Lead, with associated team members and with the signal and baseband signal processing teams, the selection, specification, and qualification of RF and baseband components and subsystems from vendors.
• Integration & Test Leadership: Develop and oversee RF and baseband test facilities for the terminals as well as plans and procedures for payload/terminal integration. Lead testing activities at the unit, subsystem, and system levels. Analyze test data and resolve anomalies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface effectively with systems engineering, digital hardware, software, mechanical, thermal, and integration & test teams.
• Facilitate Accurate and Complete Documentation: Lead the generation and maintenance of documentation of internal and external processes and technically comprehensive design documentation, specifications, test reports, and review materials.
• Mentorship & Guidance: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to both subsystem leads and junior hardware engineers.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and direction to a team of engineers.
• Manage technical risks and propose mitigation strategies, lead design reviews and technical deep dives.

Benefits

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director