RF Engineer II
About The Position
The RF Engineer II designs, develops, and tests RF systems and components for space-based applications, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, and RF amplifiers. The role requires an intermediate understanding of electrical circuits, components, design tools, and design tasks. The engineer troubleshoots more complex RF problems with guidance and mentorship from experienced engineers and collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet performance and reliability requirements and integrate RF systems into larger systems. The position involves conducting performance testing and validation, using electrical design tools and equipment, preparing and maintaining technical documentation and reports for traceability and compliance with industry standards, and staying current with emerging RF technologies and industry trends. The role also includes contributing to requirements management, systems integration, technical risk management, and verification and validation activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
- Typically 2+ years of related experience.
- Intermediate understanding of electrical circuits and components.
- Intermediate understanding of electrical design tools and equipment.
- Intermediate understanding of design tasks.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve more complex problems.
- Ability to learn and receive instruction and mentorship from more experienced engineers.
- Basic knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
- Basic knowledge of systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and verification and validation (V&V) principles.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with RF design and simulation tools such as ADS, HFSS, or CST.
- Experience with RF measurement equipment, including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
- Understanding of RF system performance parameters such as gain, noise figure, and linearity.
- Experience with PCB design and layout tools such as Altium Designer or OrCAD.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges in RF engineering.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop RF systems and components for space-based applications.
- Conduct performance testing and validation of RF systems, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, and RF amplifiers.
- Use electrical design tools and equipment to perform intermediate design tasks.
- Troubleshoot and solve complex problems related to RF systems and components, with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project success and integrate RF systems into larger systems.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation and reports to ensure traceability and compliance with industry standards.
- Stay current with emerging RF technologies and industry trends and apply relevant knowledge to projects.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
- Life insurance.
- Three weeks paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
