RF & Microwave Engineer — Space Payloads, Flexible Schedule

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Paid holidays

Work schedule options

401(k) Plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, is seeking an RF/Microwave Engineer for the Mission Payloads Division. This full-time, onsite position offers the chance to lead projects across design and measurement of RF/microwave space systems.

The ideal candidate has a relevant Electrical Engineering background, hands-on microwave skills, and proficiency in Python/MATLAB for data analysis and automation. Join a culture of innovation and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline, pursuing or conferred within 12 months from an accredited college or university
• 0-1 year of industry experience
• Experience or coursework in microwave specialty areas: Analog/RF/Microwave circuits and systems, Electromagnetics, Communication Systems Engineering
• Experience using Microwave Office, ADS, Cadence, HFSS, CST, Sonnet, AXIEM, or similar software
• Ability to work with Python, MATLAB, or Excel for instrumentation automation and/or data and signals analysis
• Hands-on experience with assembling, tuning, testing and/or troubleshooting electronics in a laboratory environment
• Demonstrated creativity in problem-solving, an ability to rapidly grasp new concepts, and excellent written/verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of space hardware - Provide guidance on radar, sensor, and communication payloads that contractors build for critical government missions
• Master the art of measurement - Employ microwave measurement techniques and operate specialized microwave test equipment
• Build RF payload prototypes and emulators that bridge the gap between theory and orbit
• Model complex systems - Generate performance budgets and run circuit simulations (ADS, Microwave Office) that predict how systems will behave before a single component is soldered
• Become an anomaly detective - When hardware misbehaves, you'll combine analytical rigor with hands-on experimentation to find out why
• Collaborate in real-time and space - Work side-by-side with engineers and technicians to solve the hardest problems in the space enterprise

Skills

Radar knowledge

Microwave engineering

RF measurements

Python/MATLAB

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Pursuing degree within 12 months

Tools

Microwave Office

ADS

Cadence

HFSS

CST

Sonnet

AXIEM

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, is seeking an RF/Microwave Engineer for the Mission Payloads Division. This full-time, onsite position offers the chance to lead projects across design and measurement of RF/microwave space systems.

The ideal candidate has a relevant Electrical Engineering background, hands-on microwave skills, and proficiency in Python/MATLAB for data analysis and automation. Join a culture of innovation and impact.