Staff RF Development Engineer
Skills
- Antenna design and modeling (e.g., HFSS)
- Link budget development and analysis
- Design/selection of RF passive components (couplers, filters)
- Integration of RF systems (transmitters, receivers, PAs, LNAs)
- Experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, SDRs, recorders)
- Regulatory and licensing experience (FCC, ITU, USSF)
- Ability to communicate technical topics across disciplines
Responsibilities
- Drive development of flight and ground RF & telemetry systems through design, integration, test, and launch
- Create and validate link budgets for vehicle RF systems
- Model antenna radiation patterns and simulate vehicle-level antenna performance
- Architect S- and L-band vehicle and ground RF systems
- Select COTS components or design custom antennas, passives, PAs, LNAs, transmitters/receivers, and GSE
- Integrate RF hardware with avionics, propulsion, GNC, and stage systems
- Develop and execute RF test plans using spectrum analyzers, SDRs, and data recorders
- Support regulatory and licensing activities with FCC, ITU, USSF, and other bodies
- Document designs, test results, and provide technical guidance across multidisciplinary teams
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (required)
- Advanced degree in relevant discipline (preferred but not required)
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Generous PTO and sick leave
- Parental leave
- Annual learning and development stipend
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- Opportunity for high ownership and impact at an early-stage space company
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