Senior RF Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

Additional Information

Compensation : Base pay range is $130,000 - $185,000 depending on qualifications. 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.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

US Citizenship Required

Applications will be accepted until 11 / 7 / 25