RF Systems Engineer — Satellite Payloads & Systems

Loft Orbital Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbitworks in Abu Dhabi is seeking an RF System Engineer to lead the integration of RF subsystems for high-reliability satellites. You will define end-to-end RF architecture, perform RF link budgets, and support test campaigns with AIT teams.

You will provide technical oversight of RF Payloads from customers or suppliers, collaborate with engineering and AIT, and apply system-level thinking to solve challenging requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in RF Payload design or satellite RF design.
• Experience with RF analysis tools; Ansys HFSS preferred.
• Experience using RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Strong communication and organizational skills; system-level thinking.

Responsibilities

• System-Level RF Architecture & Design – define end-to-end RF system architecture aligning with mission goals.
• End-to-End Performance Analysis – perform RF link budget analyses and trade-offs.
• RF inter-compatibility Analysis – verify absence of interference with existing subsystems.
• Requirements Engineering / Traceability – support flow-down and traceability from mission needs to RF specs.
• Test Campaign Support – assist RF test campaigns with planning, documentation, and reporting.
• Technical management of Payload development – provide leadership to RF Payloads from customers or suppliers.
• Cross-functional Communication – interface between Engineering and AIT teams for alignment.

Skills

RF Payload design

Satellite RF design

RF test equipment

HFSS

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Aerospace

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Ansys HFSS

Job description

Orbitworks in Abu Dhabi is seeking an RF System Engineer to lead the integration of RF subsystems for high-reliability satellites. You will define end-to-end RF architecture, perform RF link budgets, and support test campaigns with AIT teams.

You will provide technical oversight of RF Payloads from customers or suppliers, collaborate with engineering and AIT, and apply system-level thinking to solve challenging requirements.