Senior RF Engineer

SEAKR Engineering•Englewood, CO

2d•$130,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Seeking a talented and highly motivated RF Engineer that will contribute to the development of RF payloads for space applications. This candidate will be an architect for RF payload system concepts involving integration of RF/Digital Processors with typical satellite RF chain elements (including but not limited to) oscillators, frequency converters, filters, power amplifiers and antennas Will have experience working with RF/Digital processors and software defined radios, including understanding of basic DSP waveforms Candidate must have experience designing with high speed ADCs and DACs Experience in designing using microstrip, stripline and lumped element components Experience in architecting entire RF/Microwave systems and performing trade studies to optimize various aspects of the RF system Experience designing high-speed clocking chains Will have experience with full RF system level link budget and RF system budget analysis Will manage requirements for proposals and designs at the system level and/or the module level Will bring new and creative solutions to the table Capable of contributing to, leading and/or documenting a technical proposal effort Candidate must have an understanding of RF and communication parameters including, but not limited to, SNR, SINAD, SFDR, ENOB, IMD3, NPR, Noise Figure, Return Loss, Insertion Loss and S-Parameters Supports hands-on efforts in the lab from prototype through flight and system integration Interfaces with subject matter experts and providers of various subsystem products and technologies including technical coordination of subcontractors Proficient in RF circuit design software (AWR Microwave Office preferred) Able to multiplex between multiple assignments, each of which is in various degrees of completion Experience creating all necessary engineering documentation (design documentation, lab procedures), performing circuit analysis related to RF/Microwave circuits and using all methods of lab measurements is required Proficient in schematic capture (Mentor Graphics tools preferred) Ability to work with the board layout group to develop PCBs is required

Requirements

BSEE Required
Experience with RF Systems for space is a must
Experience designing RF Hardware is required
Experience in development and delivery of space RF/digital processing systems and RF payloads, including analysis and test
Understanding of RF communications terminology and concepts needed to design a RF system from the antenna to the digital payload and back
Experience in analog to digital and digital to analog conversion
Experience analyzing antenna designs and performance parameters
Experience with RF analysis using tools including (but not limited to) AWR Microwave Office, AWR VSS, HFSS and Matlab
Experience with high speed clocking solutions for RF components
Understanding of DSP and modulation concepts
Proven ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, perform trade studies, conduct major design reviews (e.g. PDR and/or CDR).
Experience with proposal development, technical and cost submissions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers
Hands-on hardware experience with flight hardware
Knowledge of RF test and measurement
Excellent Microsoft office skills
Experience working with RF/Digital processors and software defined radios, including understanding of basic DSP waveforms
Candidate must have experience designing with high speed ADCs and DACs
Experience in designing using microstrip, stripline and lumped element components
Experience in architecting entire RF/Microwave systems and performing trade studies to optimize various aspects of the RF system
Experience designing high-speed clocking chains
Will have experience with full RF system level link budget and RF system budget analysis
Candidate must have an understanding of RF and communication parameters including, but not limited to, SNR, SINAD, SFDR, ENOB, IMD3, NPR, Noise Figure, Return Loss, Insertion Loss and S-Parameters
Proficient in RF circuit design software (AWR Microwave Office preferred)
Able to multiplex between multiple assignments, each of which is in various degrees of completion
Proficient in schematic capture (Mentor Graphics tools preferred)
Ability to work with the board layout group to develop PCBs is required
US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Design experience of satellite RF communication system components is a plus
Experience with high profile briefings to internal executives and customers
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams (hardware/software) to produce advanced RF payloads and/or digital systems.

Responsibilities

Architect for RF payload system concepts involving integration of RF/Digital Processors with typical satellite RF chain elements (including but not limited to) oscillators, frequency converters, filters, power amplifiers and antennas
Manage requirements for proposals and designs at the system level and/or the module level
Capable of contributing to, leading and/or documenting a technical proposal effort
Supports hands-on efforts in the lab from prototype through flight and system integration
Interfaces with subject matter experts and providers of various subsystem products and technologies including technical coordination of subcontractors
Creating all necessary engineering documentation (design documentation, lab procedures)
Performing circuit analysis related to RF/Microwave circuits and using all methods of lab measurements

Benefits

SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan.
In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus.
SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

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