RF Engineer II

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

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add an RF Engineer IIto our team. The ideal candidate has experience inboard-level RF electronics design. If you enjoy working in a startup environmentand are passionate about developing leading-edge RF hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you willassist with the design, analysis, development, integration, and testing of radio frequency (RF) systems supporting products and platforms. This role contributes to product development by performing RF analyses, evaluating system performance, and resolving routine RF engineering challenges to ensure products satisfy RF performance, reliability, quality, and mission requirements.

Working cross-functionally with RF, antenna, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and systems engineering teams, this role supports RF engineering activities from concept development through product qualification.

JOB DUTIES AND 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A 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.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with MATLAB or other programming languages.
• Experience in aerospace electronics design, development, and qualification.
• Knowledge of worst-case circuit analysis, failure method and criticality analyses, and reliability analysis.
• Experience with antenna design.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.