Space RF Device Engineer (0–1yr)

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking an RF Device Engineer (MTS or Sr. MTS) to support reliability investigations of advanced RF systems using silicon, SiGe, SOI, III-V technologies for space applications.

This on-site role focuses on device testing and analysis. Applicants should have a Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field, 0-1 year of experience, and willingness to travel ~15% for site visits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Sciences, or related discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• 0-1 year of industry work experience.
• Experience with microelectronic, semiconductor, or RF devices or systems.
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site domestically/internationally ~15% if required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Perform accelerated life testing on microelectronic devices to determine MTTF and reliability metrics.
• Conduct device characterization on GaN HEMTs, CMOS, MOSFETs, bipolar transistors, and RF devices.
• Execute resistance measurements and accelerated life testing on capacitors and PCB microvias.
• Perform high-power RF measurements including S-parameter analysis and noise measurements.
• Provide technical support to national security space programs and collaborators.
• Carry out applied research in microelectronic device reliability and RF system performance.
• Assist adoption and reliability assessment of new technologies for space systems.
• Duties may evolve with organizational needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams and travel as needed.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Team environment

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Physics

Materials Sciences

Tools

Cadence

Silvaco

Tanner Tools

Microwave Office

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking an RF Device Engineer (MTS or Sr. MTS) to support reliability investigations of advanced RF systems using silicon, SiGe, SOI, III-V technologies for space applications.

This on-site role focuses on device testing and analysis. Applicants should have a Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field, 0-1 year of experience, and willingness to travel ~15% for site visits.