Electrical Engineer (Early Career)
About The Position
Farcast is seeking an Electrical Engineer to help develop next-generation phased array antennas for satellite communications. This hands-on role includes designing and capturing schematics, PCB layout, hardware bring-up, and testing of high-density electronics. Depending on the candidate’s background and interests, work may involve RF, mixed-signal, digital, or power electronics, including antenna circuitry and control and interface boards. Candidates may be matched with roles across multiple engineering teams based on their skills and interests. The engineer will collaborate with experienced colleagues in RF, systems, mechanical, and manufacturing disciplines and gain exposure to the product development cycle from initial design through production.
Requirements
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium, OrCAD, Allegro, or similar tools.
- Working knowledge of analog, digital, RF, or power electronics, with hands-on experience in at least one of these areas.
- Familiarity with signal integrity, power integrity, transmission lines, and basic PCB design principles.
- Hands-on experience with electronic circuit testing, debugging, and laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.
- Basic understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across engineering disciplines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Experience designing and laying out high-density PCBs, including HDI technology and fine-pitch BGA components.
- Familiarity with RF design principles, transmission lines, impedance matching, and RF PCB layout.
- Experience with high-speed digital interfaces, signal integrity, or power management circuitry.
- Hands-on experience testing RF systems, active antenna modules, or phased arrays.
- Familiarity with PCB manufacturing, DFM/DFT, and transitioning electronics from prototype to production.
- Experience with GNSS/INS systems, including antennas and associated electronics.
- Experience developing electronics for high-reliability applications, including aerospace, aviation, or automotive systems.
Responsibilities
- Design schematics and PCB layouts for RF, mixed-signal, digital, and power electronics, depending on areas of expertise.
- Contribute to component selection and engineering design decisions, considering electrical performance, power consumption, thermal constraints, and cost.
- Support PCB/PCBA fabrication, assembly, and bring-up, working with internal teams and external manufacturing partners.
- Develop and execute test plans, using laboratory equipment to validate circuit performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve designs.
- Collaborate with RF, systems, mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers to integrate electronics into complete antenna systems.
- Support design verification, reliability testing, and the transition of products from prototype to production.
Benefits
- Meaningful company stock ownership.
- Unlimited PTO plus 20+ days of company shutdown.
- Parental leave designed by parents for parents.
- 401k with 5% company matching.
- $13,600 in annual perks for wellness, commute, and meals.
- Individualized health, dental, and vision insurance plans for the employee and family.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
