RF / Hardware Engineer

Soskd; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Soskd is seeking an RF hardware engineer to own datalink module design, from schematic capture and simulation through prototype validation in controlled and field environments.

You will work with embedded software teams to characterize link performance in contested environments and produce documentation for compliance and manufacturing handoff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years RF/hardware design experience (GHz-range links, antennas, filters).
• Proficiency with RF simulation tools and lab instrumentation.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC considerations for defense electronics.
• Experience with PCB design and design-for-manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate datalink RF front ends and antenna systems
• Characterize link performance in contested and noisy environments
• Support integration with embedded software and systems teams
• Produce documentation for compliance and manufacturing handoff

Skills

RF hardware design

Antenna systems

Schematic capture

Lab instrumentation

EMI/EMC knowledge

Tools

RF simulation tools

PCB design

EMC testing equipment

DFM/DFX

Job description

Design and validate hardened datalink modules and antenna systems for contested environments.

About the Role

Own RF hardware design for encrypted datalink modules — from schematic capture and simulation through prototype validation in anechoic and field test environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate datalink RF front ends and antenna systems


• Characterize link performance in contested and noisy environments


• Support integration with embedded software and systems teams


• Produce documentation for compliance and manufacturing handoff

Requirements

• 5+ years RF/hardware design experience (GHz-range links, antennas, filters)


• Proficiency with RF simulation tools and lab instrumentation


• Understanding of EMI/EMC considerations for defense electronics


• Experience with PCB design and design-for-manufacturing