RF Engineer

Space Dynamics Laboratory•North Logan, UT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in RF and Microwave hardware design to work on the Iris Radio within the Civil & Commercial Space Division. The Iris Radio is a software-defined radio designed for deep space missions. The team is currently updating the design and expanding the radio's capabilities, generating significant interest in the space community. The role requires hands-on experience with active RF hardware design at the component and PCB level, including testing and integration. SDL provides a well-equipped test lab for immediate use. Expertise in receiver and LNA design, as well as transmitter and SSPA design, is mandatory. Additional requirements include knowledge of switch-mode power supplies, digital control systems, thermal management, and RF system testing. A strong work ethic, curiosity, and intelligence are essential. Cooperation, mentoring of staff and students, and contributing to SDL's mission success are expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred)
5+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree, or 3+ years of relevant experience and a master’s degree, 0+ years of relevant experience and a PhD
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Working knowledge of the lab’s core technologies and capabilities
Working knowledge as an Electrical Engineer with an emphasis in RF and related technologies
Demonstrated broad knowledge, understanding, and perspective of electrical systems and sensors
Anticipates risks and develops contingency plans to manage them
Ability to relate well to people at all levels inside and outside of the organization with the ability to preserve relationships, even under difficult or challenging circumstances
Ability to author written reports and/or professional papers in referred journals
Expertise and knowledge of receiver and LNA design
Expertise and knowledge of transmitter and SSPA design
Working knowledge of switch mode power supplies
Working knowledge of digital control systems
Working knowledge of thermal management
Working knowledge of RF system testing of individual subassemblies and final assemblies
Experience on the test bench to bring life to your designs and to integrate the designs with other team members’ designs
Focus on active RF hardware design at the individual component and PCB design
Willingness to learn and expand your knowledge and skills

Responsibilities

Plans, conducts, technically directs, and evaluates projects and major phases of significant projects
Reviews literature, patents, and current practices relevant to assigned projects
Conducts investigations and tests of considerable complexity
Recommends corrections in technical application and analysis
Serves as a peer reviewer for electrical technologies at the program level
Supports business development efforts of division directors and business development staff
May present at technical conferences
Mentors engineers and students
Cultivates business development relationships with customers