RF Hardware Engineer

ICEYE US; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible PTO

Friendly work environment

Job summary

ICEYE US, located in California, is searching for an RF Hardware Engineer to design and optimize RF hardware for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payloads. Successful candidates will have an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in RF hardware design.

The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, conducting analyses, and leading design efforts. Salary for this position ranges from $155k to $185k based on experience, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar field.
• 6+ years of experience in RF Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years in spacecraft engineering discipline.
• 4+ years in high-speed electronics and RF design.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize RF Hardware design for SAR payloads.
• Lead RF hardware design with embedded software and firmware collaboration.
• Test and validate SAR payloads with SAR Engineers.
• Conduct detailed RF Hardware analysis for antennas.

Skills

RF Hardware design

High-speed electronics

Anechoic testing

Embedded programming (C/C++)

RF test automation

Electromagnetics

SAR imaging concepts

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field

Tools

Python

FPGA design tools (Verilog/VHDL)

Job description

RF Hardware Engineer

At ICEYE, we design, build and operate the largest fleet of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites in the world. Using advanced technology, our constellation collects topographical data about any location on Earth, day or night, through any weather conditions.

Headquartered in Southern California, our customers are society’s heroes – intelligence professionals, warfighters, first responders, and scientific researchers. As a trusted mission partner, the United States and its allies depend on us for critical information when it matters most.

Role Description

The RF Engineer will be responsible for the RF Hardware design for a remote sensing payload. The role will also be responsible for the concept of operations (CONOPS) of the payload to inform design in all domains.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize RF Hardware design for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payloads while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet project specifications
• Lead the RF hardware design involving high‑speed digitizers, low‑noise RF circuits with collaboration with embedded software and firmware engineer
• Work closely with SAR Engineers to test and validate SAR payloads and data collections
• Conduct detailed RF Hardware analysis for antennas and antenna arrays
• Create RF subsystem requirements and derive engineering requirements to meet project goals
• Perform microwave analysis using Python or similar tools
• Generate documentation and effectively communicate technical information to audiences of varying technical ability
• Contribute technical writing to RFIs, RFPs, and other business capture activities

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar field
• 6+ years of experience in a similar engineering role (RF Engineering, Electrical Engineering)
• 4+ years of experience in a spacecraft engineering discipline
• 4+ years of experience in high‑speed electronics and RF design
• Experience in anechoic testing with phased antenna arrays
• Experience in RF test automation and data analysis
• Experience in electromagnetics, RF, and antenna theory
• Familiarity with SAR imaging concepts and system design

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience in SAR payload design and integration
• Experience with assembly, integration, and testing for spacecraft/payloads
• Experience with embedded programming (C/C++) and FPGA design tools (Verilog/VHDL)
• Experience with formal verification and validation of space‑rated systems

Pay Range and Compensation Package

The estimated base salary range for this role is $155k - $185k depending on experience. Other benefits include health coverage, flexible PTO, a friendly work environment, and additional perks.

Physical Requirements

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and frequent walking. Daily use of a computer, phone, office equipment and other digital devices is required. Some travel may be necessary – the ability to travel by car, plane, train, bus, vessel, or metro, operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver’s License and/or effectively navigate public transportation is required. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee must be able to read and respond to inter‑office communications as well as effectively participate in meetings. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands or fingers, to lift up to 50 lbs., pull, push, carry, handle, or feel. The employee is required to carry, handle items, reach with arms and hands, to stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk, or hear. Mental demands may require prolonged concentration, reading comprehension, understanding and interpretation of concepts, ideas, and philosophies. The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described unless such accommodations would cause ICEYE US an undue burden.

EEO Statement

ICEYE US is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.