Senior RF Design Engineer - Space Systems

SEAKR Engineering, Inc.; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Year-end bonus and paid leave

Job summary

SEAKR Engineering, Inc. seeks an experienced RF Design Engineer to contribute to advanced RF systems for space vehicles. You will design front-end signal-chain circuits, oscillators, and RF digitizers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet stringent performance requirements.

The role involves lab verification, design reviews, and mentoring junior engineers, with an emphasis on waveform integrity, noise, and reliability in space-grade environments.

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent degree is required.
• Understanding RF circuit theory and transmission lines.
• Experience with front-end RF receiver/transmitter design preferred.
• Familiarity with RF measurement tools (VNAs, spectrum analyzers).
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design front-end RF signal-chain circuits for space applications.
• Develop stable, low-phase-noise oscillators and distribution networks.
• Design RF digitizer circuits using multi-GSPS ADC/DAC components.
• Collaborate with project teams to establish technical requirements and track delivery.
• Create engineering documentation and support PCB layout for RF performance.
• Verify designs with lab measurements and thermals, perform design reviews.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

RF design theory

S-parameter analysis

Oscillator design

PCB layout support

Team collaboration

Education

BSEE or equivalent university degree

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

Cadence/AWR Microwave Office

Keysight ADS

Ansys HFSS/SIwave

Job description

SEAKR Engineering, Inc. seeks an experienced RF Design Engineer to contribute to advanced RF systems for space vehicles. You will design front-end signal-chain circuits, oscillators, and RF digitizers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet stringent performance requirements.

The role involves lab verification, design reviews, and mentoring junior engineers, with an emphasis on waveform integrity, noise, and reliability in space-grade environments.