RF Design Engineer III

SEAKR Engineering, Inc.; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Year-end bonus

Paid leave

Job summary

SEAKR Engineering, Inc. seeks a talented RF Design Engineer to contribute to space-grade RF systems. You will design front-end RF signal-chain circuits for space vehicle communications and signal analysis.

The RF Engineer 3 will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, create engineering documentation, support PCB layouts, verify performance with laboratory measurements, and present findings to project leadership.

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent university degree.
• Understanding of RF circuit theory, including transmission line propagation and coupling.
• Understanding of oscillator and clock circuit operation and key performance parameters.
• Understanding of RF circuit and signal characterization: Sij, Zij, Return Loss, Insertion Loss, SNR, SINAD, SFDR, ENOB, IMD3, NPR, Noise Figure.
• Understanding of PCB fabrication and automated assembly processes.
• Schematic capture with Siemens Xpedition; RF design tools (Cadence/AWR Microwave Office or Keysight ADS).
• Experience with 3D EM modeling (Ansys SIwave, HFSS).
• Experience with RF test equipment: VNAs, spectrum analyzers, VSA, phase noise analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design front-end RF signal-chain circuits for space vehicle通信 systems.
• Design low-phase-noise oscillators and distribution networks.
• Design RF digitizer circuits with multi-GSPS ADC/DACs.
• Collaborate with project teams to define requirements and perform trade studies.
• Coordinate with RF group and SEAKR engineers to satisfy multidisciplinary requirements.
• Create engineering documentation per SEAKR workflow.
• Support PCB layout to meet RF performance.
• Verify design with laboratory measurements and worst-case analysis.
• Assist in troubleshooting RF hardware during tests.
• Balance multiple assignments and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Prepare reports and deliver presentations to leadership.

Skills

RF circuit theory

S-parameter measurement

Oscillator design

PCB layout support

Education

BSEE or equivalent university degree

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

Cadence/AWR Microwave Office

Keysight ADS

Ansys SIwave

HFSS

Job description

• Compensation: USD 100000 - USD 130000 - yearly

Company Description

Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.

Job Description

Seeking a talented and highly motivated RF Design Engineer that will contribute to the development of electronic radio-frequency systems for space vehicle applications.

The RF Engineer 3 will:

• Design front-end RF signal-chain circuits and assemblies for space vehicle communication and signal analysis systems using filters, amplifiers, mixers, couplers, impedance matching networks, and related components
• Design stable, low-phase noise oscillators and distribution networks
• Design RF digitizer circuits and assemblies using multi-GSPS ADC/DAC components
• Cooperate with project teams over the course of RF system development to establish technical requirements, perform system trade studies, conduct design reviews, and track delivery schedule
• Collaborate with RF group members and other SEAKR engineers to ensure that all multidisciplinary requirements can be satisfied in the assigned designs
• Create engineering documentation according to SEAKR’s workflow
• Support PCB layout engineers to ensure circuit boards will meet RF performance requirements
• Verify design performance with systematic laboratory measurements of engineering models
• Perform worst case RF circuit analysis following SEAKR procedures
• Assist in troubleshooting questionable RF hardware identified during test
• Effectively balance time spent on multiple concurrent assignments
• Provide training and guidance to less experienced RF engineers at SEAKR
• Collaborate with RF Engineering Group to improve hardware development processes
• Create clear reports and deliver summary presentations to product and project leadership

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent university degree
• Understanding of RF circuit theory, including transmission line propagation and coupling
• Understanding of oscillator and clock circuit operation and key performance parameters
• Understanding of RF circuit and signal characterization and key performance parameters: Sij, Zij, Return Loss, Insertion Loss, SNR, SINAD, SFDR, ENOB, IMD3, NPR, and Noise Figure
• Understanding of printed circuit board fabrication and automated assembly processes
• Skills in schematic capture (Siemens Xpedition tools preferred)
• Skills in RF design and analysis using commercial EDA tools (Cadence/AWR Microwave Office or Keysight ADS preferred)
• Experience in 3D EM field modeling with CAD tools (Ansys SIwave & HFSS preferred)
• Experience in RF component and circuit verification measurements using multi-GHz VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Signal Analyzers, Vector Signal Sources, and/or Phase Noise Analyzers
• Experience designing front-end RF receiver and transmitter circuits
• Experience designing oscillator and distribution circuits with low phase noise
• Experience in RF circuit board layout and transmission line design
• Experience working in collaborative design where success depends on collective efforts
• Experience in presenting briefings to internal project teams
• Understanding of sampling and signal processing in digital RF systems is a plus

Additional Information

Compensation: Base salary range is $100,000-130,000/year, depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Applications will be accepted until 9/11/26.