RF Systems Engineer for Space Exploration

Mclaurin Aerospace; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Positive work-life balance

Employer-paid insurance (medical,…)

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO

401k after 12 months with match

Education assistance

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job summary

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks a Radiofrequency Engineer to support NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. You will analyze RF systems, participate in reviews, and assist with RF test campaigns to advance space exploration and related Earth applications.

The role requires a US citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance, and extensive experience in antenna and RF system design with HFSS and waveform analyzers. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• US Citizen and ability to obtain/maintain US security clearance.
• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree; 15+ years antenna/RF design experience required.
• Experience with HFSS, GPS/GNSS simulators, and RF waveform analyzers (BPSK, QAM, QPSK).

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing transmitters, receivers, and antenna designs.
• Participate in requirements and data reviews with inputs and comments.
• Support test campaigns in internal and external labs.
• Conduct RF subsystem trade studies and link margin analyses.
• Prepare design/analysis reports and support milestones with customers.
• Engage in technical interchange meetings to maintain design knowledge.
• Perform RF interference/compatibility analyses.
• Mentor early-career and internship engineers.

Skills

US Citizen

Active Security Clearance

RF Systems Design

Visual Basic

MathCAD

MATLAB

HFSS

GPS/GNSS Simulators

PNT / Waveform Analyzers

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Visual Basic

MathCAD

MATLAB

HFSS

GPS/GNSS Simulators

Job description

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks a Radiofrequency Engineer to support NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. You will analyze RF systems, participate in reviews, and assist with RF test campaigns to advance space exploration and related Earth applications.

The role requires a US citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance, and extensive experience in antenna and RF system design with HFSS and waveform analyzers. Competitive benefits apply.