Senior RF Engineer - Space & Satellite Systems

CesiumAstro; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision

HSA/FSA

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior RF Engineer with deep experience in RF electronics for satellites and aerospace. You will lead board-level schematic design and PCB layout, and drive RF system concepts across development.

The role involves working on phased array front-ends, converters, filters, beamformers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams; strong communication required; competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5+ years in RF electronics design, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with CST, ADS, and Altium.
• Hands-on with VNA, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design RF circuits and systems through all development phases.
• Create schematic designs and PCB layouts for RF boards.
• Analyze link budgets and modulation schemes for links.
• Contribute to phased array front-ends and related RF subsystems.
• Present design reviews to customers and executives; assist with proposals.

Skills

RF design

PCB layout

Schematic design

Link budgets

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CST

ADS

Altium

Job description

CesiumAstro in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior RF Engineer with deep experience in RF electronics for satellites and aerospace. You will lead board-level schematic design and PCB layout, and drive RF system concepts across development.

The role involves working on phased array front-ends, converters, filters, beamformers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams; strong communication required; competitive salary and benefits.