Radio Frequency Engineer

EVONA; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity participation

Healthcare benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A pioneering satellite imaging company is looking for a Senior RF Engineer to lead the design and testing of advanced RF systems for satellite applications. This role offers the chance to work remotely with travel requirements and be part of a team that's revolutionizing how we capture data from space. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in RF system design, familiarity with key tools, and experience in satellite technology. Competitive compensation and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing RF systems.
• Strong knowledge of frequency synthesizers, mixers, amplifiers, and filters.
• Experience with S, C, or X band systems.
• Familiarity with ADS, HFSS, CST, and Altium.
• Experience with S, C, or X band systems.
• Background in satellite or aerospace systems is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate RF systems using COTS components for space-based radar applications.
• Perform RF performance simulations and link budget analysis.
• Test and validate hardware performance using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and related tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless satellite system integration.
• Develop calibration routines and support lab setup for testing and qualification.

Skills

RF system design

Performance simulation

Hardware testing

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

X-band

ADS

HFSS

CST

Altium

Link budget analysis

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar field

Tools

ADS

HFSS

CST

Altium

CST

Altium

Job description

Overview

🚀 Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer – Advanced Satellite Systems | Durham, NC. This role can be worked remotely but would require up to 50% travel to NC.

We’re partnering with a pioneering satellite imaging company that’s transforming how we capture and analyze Earth’s data from space. Their breakthrough antenna technology enables real-time, high-resolution imaging from small satellites, creating unprecedented access to critical insights for both commercial and defense applications.

As a Senior RF Engineer, you’ll lead the design, integration, and testing of end-to-end RF systems for next-generation synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites. You’ll work across disciplines, developing low-cost, high-performance RF systems that redefine what’s possible in satellite communications and remote sensing.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate RF systems using COTS components for space-based radar applications
• Perform RF performance simulations and link budget analysis
• Test and validate hardware performance using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and related tools
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless satellite system integration
• Develop calibration routines and support lab setup for testing and qualification

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing RF systems
• Strong knowledge of frequency synthesizers, mixers, amplifiers, and filters
• Familiarity with ADS, HFSS, CST, and Altium
• Experience with S, C, or X band systems
• Background in satellite or aerospace systems is a major plus

Why it’s exciting

You’ll join a high-performing team at the forefront of satellite imaging innovation, working on technology that’s reshaping how the world observes and understands our planet. Competitive compensation, equity participation, healthcare benefits, and growth opportunities are all part of the package.