Senior RF Engineer

spire; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)

Launch Attendance

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Family Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Healthy snacks & beverages in every办公室

Job summary

Spire Global is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to design, analyze and optimize RF subsystems for satellite and aerospace applications. You will work on high-frequency, high-power RF systems, ultra-sensitive receivers, and antenna arrays, interfacing with software, payloads, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires hands-on experience in RF design and testing, including lab measurements and space qualification activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of working experience in RF design, development and testing.
• Hands-on RF simulation, design and fault-finding during test.
• PCB schematic capture and layout for RF circuits.
• Experience with Lab RF testing using Network Analyzers, Signal Analyzers, and Signal Generators.
• Ability to analyze phase noise, compression points, and system losses.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of RF subsystems for satellite systems.
• Component selection and circuit design using PCB software with simulations where required.
• Lead RF testing, validation, and space qualification efforts for new and existing systems.
• Develop test plans and operational procedures; provide technical consultancy to software, payloads, and manufacturing teams.
• Manage RF modules through production and test; perform bench, EMC, and thermal vacuum testing.

Skills

RF design

PCB layout

RF testing

Python scripting

ADS/CST/HFSS

MATLAB

Space/EMC testing

S-/X-/Ka-band

Signal analysis

Problem solving

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Telecommunications/Microwave/RF Electronics

Tools

Altium

CST

ADS

HFSS

MATLAB

Job description

The Role:

Spire Global is currently embarking on projects that range from the design of advanced satellite communicationand navigationsystems toRF monitoringconstellations.

As part of the development of next-generation proprietary communication system, weare seeking aSenior RF EngineerwithexpertiseinRF systems design, RF transceiver, low noise andpower amplifier design, antennaarrays, and a solid background in space-based communications,navigationor RF monitoring systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in high-frequency,high-power RF systems,ultra-sensitive receiver systems, withstrong simulation and analytical skills.The candidatewillwork on designing, analysing, andoptimizingadvanced RF subsystems for satellite and aerospace applications.The candidate should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to navigate in a fast-changing dynamic and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributeproactively tothe design and development ofRF subsystemsfor our next generation of satellite communication,navigationor RF monitoringsystems
• Componentselection and circuit level design using PCB software (Altium preferred), along with simulation(CST, ADS preferred)whererequired;including transceivers for UHF, S-, X- and Ka-bands.
• Management of RF modules through production & test
• RF module test and fault-find at bench level, environmental level (EMC and thermal vacuum testing) and spacecraft level
• Lead RF testing, validation, and space qualification effortsfor new and existing systems
• Develop test plans, and operational procedures
• Provide technical consultancy support to software engineering, payloads,satelliteoperations, and manufacturing teams

Basic Skills/Qualifications:

• BSc, MSc or Ph.D. degree in Telecommunications, Microwave or RF Electronics Engineering
• 5+ years ofworkingexperienceondesign,developmentand testing of RF systems
• Hands-on RF simulation, design and manufacturing experience and fault-finding during test
• PCBschematiccapture andlayout for RF circuits
• Experience with laboratory or field RF testing with relevant technical equipmentsuch as Network Analyzer, SignalAnalyzerand Signal Generator
• Measuring performance of passive and active circuits to provide data that backs up system requirements, including phase noise, compression points,associated chainlossesand signals analysis
• Tuning of RF circuits to achieveoptimalperformance
• Proficient in simulation tools (ADS, CST,HFSS, MATLAB)
• Proventrack recordof promoting cooperation andteamwork
• Demonstration of problem-solving skills and solution-oriented approaches when dealing with challenges
• Flexibility toshiftingpriorities and operational requirements
• Attention to detail,highly organizedwith clear communication skills
• Proficiencyin scripting languages and testing tools (Pythonpreferred).

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong background in high-frequency RF systems (e.g., Ku-band, Ka-band)
• End-to-end RF system analysis, simulation, and optimization
• Knowledge of frequency spectrum management
• Knowledge ofstate-of-the-artRFanalogand high-speed digital signal processing techniques and technologiesusing Xilinx/AMDMPSoC/RFSoC.
• Passive and active antenna design, and antenna measurement techniques
• Experience of power supply design and EMI mitigation techniques
• Experience of digital circuit design including microcontroller,FPGAand high-speed transceivers

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-MK1

Global Perks

• Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
• Launch Attendance
• Generous Time Off Policy
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Family Leave
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

About Spire

We improve life on Earth with data from space.

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

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