Senior RF Engineer, Space RF & Antenna Systems

AV; Virginia; On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

AV is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join the Space RF Systems SEIT team as an electromagnetics SME. You will develop RF models, designs, and PCB layouts, lead RF projects, and collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders across satellite and commercial lines.

The role requires 8+ years in RF engineering, strong knowledge of phased arrays and transmission lines, and experience with MATLAB/Simulink/HFSS/ADS/Python. Top Secret clearance or eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 8+ years of RF Engineering experience.
• Experience developing RF models.
• Experience using MATLAB, Simulink, HFSS, ADS, Python, or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of phased array and antenna theory.
• Deep understanding of transmission line theory in PCB development.

Responsibilities

• Evolve state-of-the-art RF modeling and simulations.
• Develop RF characterizations and designs in HPC environments.
• Collaborate with model users and systems engineers to enable product use.
• Produce designs with RF engineering rigor and best practices.
• Understand and develop needed RF models with program leadership.
• Design phased arrays and antenna systems that are realizable.
• Create microwave PCB layouts and analyze RF characteristics.
• Lead root-cause analysis for RF issues in prototypes.
• Interpret RF data to author technical documents and stakeholder presentations.

Skills

RF Engineering

RF Modeling

Phased Array Theory

Transmission Line Theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

HFSS

ADS

Python

Job description

AV is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join the Space RF Systems SEIT team as an electromagnetics SME. You will develop RF models, designs, and PCB layouts, lead RF projects, and collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders across satellite and commercial lines.

The role requires 8+ years in RF engineering, strong knowledge of phased arrays and transmission lines, and experience with MATLAB/Simulink/HFSS/ADS/Python. Top Secret clearance or eligibility is preferred.