Aerospace RF Engineer II – Satellite Systems

Airbus Ventures; Melbourne, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro, a leader in space-grade communication systems, seeks an RF Engineer II to design and validate RF circuits for satellites and aerospace platforms. You will perform analyses, simulations, and testing, collaborating with RF, antenna, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure robust RF performance and reliable mission outcomes.

Join a startup-like environment with hands-on responsibilities, opportunities to impact product development, and a path toward advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) from an accredited university or institution.
• 2+ years of industry experience in design and analysis of RF electronics design, analysis, test, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with professional simulation tools such as CST and ADS, as well as EDA tools such Altium.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and development of RF circuits, transceivers, receivers, transmitters, amplifiers, filters, and microwave components.
• Perform RF analyses, circuit simulations, link budget calculations, impedance matching, frequency planning, and performance evaluations.
• Review engineering requirements, RF specifications, simulation results, and technical documentation supporting RF design readiness.
• Perform RF verification, qualification, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Analyze RF measurements, simulation data, laboratory results, and engineering observations to identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Support root cause investigations, engineering changes, corrective actions, and RF performance improvements.
• Collaborate with RF, antenna, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and systems engineering teams supporting RF product development.
• Develop engineering reports, simulation documentation, RF measurement reports, and engineering change documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, engineering investigations, product integration, and qualification activities.
• Review RF engineering methods, simulation practices, and development processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Apply RF engineering methodologies, industry standards, company procedures, and customer requirements throughout product development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance RF performance, engineering efficiency, reliability, and quality.

Skills

RF circuit design

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Accredited university

Tools

CST

ADS

Altium

Job description

CesiumAstro, a leader in space-grade communication systems, seeks an RF Engineer II to design and validate RF circuits for satellites and aerospace platforms. You will perform analyses, simulations, and testing, collaborating with RF, antenna, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure robust RF performance and reliable mission outcomes.

Join a startup-like environment with hands-on responsibilities, opportunities to impact product development, and a path toward advancing