Senior RF Systems Engineer

Hermeus Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 138,550 - 187,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health care

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Year-end bonuses

Job summary

Hermeus Corporation in Atlanta, GA is seeking an RF Systems Engineer to design, test, and integrate RF hardware and systems for airborne platforms. You will simulate RF blocks, define architectures, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 4+ years of RF experience; a master's degree is a plus. Proficiency with HFSS, VNA, spectrum analyzers, RF test equipment, and scripting is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 4+ years designing/testing RF hardware and systems.
• Experience with RF/antenna systems in multiple bands (L/S/C/Ku/Ka).
• Experience with RF test equipment and debugging in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Simulate/model RF hardware for communications and sensors.
• Develop RF/environment test concepts and procedures.
• Define hardware architecture and test microwave circuits and assemblies.
• Lead end-to-end design validation and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to integrate RF modules into aircraft.
• Analyze data and present results to the team.

Skills

RF system design

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Digital modulation knowledge

Python / scripting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Antenna/EM theory or microwave circuits

Tools

HFSS

VNA

Spectrum analyzers

RF power meters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

As an RF systems engineer you will be responsible for identifying RF hardware requirements, creating system architectures, and building/testing/integrating the RF solutions – both on the aircraft and ground station. This position will require strong fundamentals, wide-breadth design experience, and efficient troubleshooting skills. You’ll be responsible for high-ownership technical delivery while working with a multi-disciplinary team of engineering, manufacturing, and quality professionals.

Responsibilities

• Simulate/model RF hardware for communication systems and sensors/instruments.
• Develop test concepts and test procedures for RF and Environmental testing, including far field and near field measurements (plus vibration, shock, thermal and thermal vacuum).
• Define hardware architecture and specifications for the RF system blocks, interfaces, and housing. Design, build and test microwave circuits and assemblies.
• End-to-end design validation and testing of RF product performance. Lead and conduct troubleshooting or root cause hardware performance challenges.
• Work with manufacturing and production teams on procuring and integrating quality RF module and antenna subsystems into our aircraft.
• Perform data analysis of RF systems, generate documentation/slides and present results to team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years of professional experience designing and testing electrical, antenna and/or RF hardware and systems.
• Experience with RF/Antenna Systems in L/S/C/Ku and Ka-Band frequencies.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem diagnostic skills
• Understanding of electromagnetic propagation, impedance matching, Smith Chart, VSWR, P1dB, IIP3, NF, and etc.
• Understanding of digital modulation such as QAM, BPSK, QPSK, and SOQPSK or similar.
• Experience working with VNA, spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, and other relevant RF test equipment.
• Experience with test equipment automation and scripting
• Strong hands-on skills including prototyping/soldering and the use of a full range of instrumentation including multimeters, oscilloscopes, current meters, etc
• Support ongoing regulatory filling including FCC, FAA, and AFTRCC.
• Previous Experience on Integration and Test of an RF Systems (of any kind) with Radio as an integral part of RF Systems.
• Master's degree with emphasis in Antenna, Electromagnetic theory and/or microwave circuits.
• Experience using in HFSS (or similar antenna simulation tools).
• Familiarity with Antenna design, including types and tradeoffs.
• EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461.
• Prior experience working on an airborne vehicle.
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment.
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages to aid automation, data analysis, etc
• Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns

$138,550 - $187,450 a year

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health care
• 401k & Retirement Plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Weekly Paid Office Lunches
• End of Year Bonuses
• Fully stocked breakrooms
• Stock Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
• Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
• Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
• Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.