Principal RF Engineer — Space & Phased-Array Systems

CesiumAstro; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 142,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Health, dental, vision

HSA

FSA

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal RF Engineer I to lead RF electronics design across full life cycle for satellite, aerospace and airborne platforms. You will design RF circuits, modules and systems, perform detailed schematic and PCB work, and contribute to phased array development including beamformers, frequency converters and antennas.

The role requires extensive hands-on lab experience with VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and strong communication skills for

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• MS is preferred.
• Minimum of 9 years of RF design experience.
• Proficiency with CST, ADS and Altium.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as VNA, spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• RF circuits, modules and systems through all phases of development, from concept to in-orbit support.
• Board-level schematic design and PCB layout of RF circuits and systems.
• Work on phased array components: front ends, converters, synthesizers, filters, beamformers and antennas.
• Mentor junior engineers and present design review materials to customers and leadership.

Skills

RF electronics design

Schematic design

PCB layout

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science (MS) desired

Tools

CST

ADS

Altium

Vector network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal RF Engineer I to lead RF electronics design across full life cycle for satellite, aerospace and airborne platforms. You will design RF circuits, modules and systems, perform detailed schematic and PCB work, and contribute to phased array development including beamformers, frequency converters and antennas.

The role requires extensive hands-on lab experience with VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and strong communication skills for