Senior RF Electrical Engineer

Shield Capital; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Shield Capital is seeking an experienced RF engineer to design and develop RF payload architectures and Software Defined Radio systems for space-based collection missions. You will adapt RF concepts to flight hardware and collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team in a mission-driven environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in RF/Electrical Engineering and 7+ years of hands-on RF design and testing, including PCB layout and RF lab work, with opportunities to influence payload integration and

Job description

Design and develop RF payload architectures and Software Defined Radio systems for space-based collection missions. Perform RF simulations, link budget analysis, and execute EMI/EMC compliance testing for satellite flight hardware.

Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in RF/Electrical Engineering and over 7 years of experience designing and testing RF electronics. Expertise in PCB layout, RF lab equipment, and hands-on flight hardware integration is essential.

Key Skills:

• RF Design
• Electrical Engineering
• Software Defined Radio
• PCB Design
• RF Link Budget Analysis
• EMI/EMC Testing
• Altium
• Python
• MATLAB
• C++
• RF Simulation
• Satellite Integration
• Analog Electronics
• Digital Electronics
• Power Electronics
• Spectrum Analyzers

Benefits:

• Annual performance bonus