SATCOM RF Transceiver Engineer – Python & Test Automation

Intellian Technologies; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Flexible time off

Job summary

Intellian Technologies' Advanced Development Center in Rockville, MD is seeking an RF Engineer to design and develop RF/microwave transceivers from antenna to modem interfaces, joining a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include prototyping, bring‑up, testing and qualification; drafting test plans; setting up lab test facilities; and developing automated test codes in Python to validate radios and prototypes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in RF/microwave engineering or electromagnetic theory is required.
• 3+ years of experience testing and characterizing microwave circuits such as high‑power amplifiers and PLLs.
• Experience with RF/microwave design tools such as ADS, HFSS, Cadence Allegro and Altium.
• Hands‑on experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators, network analyzers).
• Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, multi‑carrier techniques, and modulation types (QPSK, APSK, QAM).

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate RF front‑end systems with cross‑functional teams.
• Assist with schematic designs and validation.
• Design and test RF/microwave circuits, boards, and production packages.
• Evaluate and characterize prototypes; analyze radio performance.
• Develop automated test equipment and test software in Python.
• Support production testing with manufacturing engineers.

Skills

RF/microwave theory

Digital communication

Test automation

Education

Master's degree in RF engineering

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Cadence Allegro

Altium

Job description

Intellian Technologies' Advanced Development Center in Rockville, MD is seeking an RF Engineer to design and develop RF/microwave transceivers from antenna to modem interfaces, joining a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include prototyping, bring‑up, testing and qualification; drafting test plans; setting up lab test facilities; and developing automated test codes in Python to validate radios and prototypes.