Senior RF Engineer for Space Systems (Equity Options)

Airbus Ventures; Melbourne, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to lead RF circuit and system design for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace platforms. You will handle schematic capture, PCB layout, and verification, integrating phased array front-ends, converters, filters, beamformers, and antennas.

The role requires 5+ years in RF electronics, hands-on lab skills, and strong communication to present design reviews and support proposals.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or institution.
• 5 years of industry experience in design and analysis of RF electronics design, analysis, test, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with CST and ADS, as well as Altium.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design RF circuits and systems through all phases of development including concept to qualification.
• Proficient in board-level schematic design and PCB layout of RF circuits.
• Understand system-level concepts such as link budgets and modulation schemes; work on phased array systems.
• Present engineering design review materials to customers and executive team; contribute to proposals.

Skills

RF engineering

Schematic design

PCB layout

Communication skills

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CST

ADS

Altium

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to lead RF circuit and system design for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace platforms. You will handle schematic capture, PCB layout, and verification, integrating phased array front-ends, converters, filters, beamformers, and antennas.

The role requires 5+ years in RF electronics, hands-on lab skills, and strong communication to present design reviews and support proposals.