Space RF Front-End Design Engineer III

SEAKR Engineering, Inc.; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Year-end bonus

Paid leave: vacation, sick, bereavment

Job summary

SEAKR Engineering, Inc. seeks an RF Design Engineer 3 to contribute to RF system development for space vehicles. You will design front-end RF chains, oscillators, and RF digitizers, and work with cross-functional teams to meet stringent space-grade requirements.

The role involves collaboration with RF group members, creating documentation, and supporting layout and test activities to ensure RF performance targets are met.

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent university degree.
• Understanding of RF circuit theory and transmission lines.
• Experience with RF measurement equipment and S-parameters.
• Familiarity with PCB fabrication and automated assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Design front-end RF signal-chain circuits for space vehicle communications.
• Design low-phase-noise oscillators and distribution networks.
• Collaborate with project teams to establish requirements and track delivery.
• Create engineering documentation and support PCB layout to meet RF specs.
• Verify designs with lab measurements and complete design reviews.

Skills

RF circuit design

Oscillator design

RF measurement

Team collaboration

S-parameter analysis

Education

BSEE or equivalent

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

Cadence/AWR Microwave Office

Keysight ADS

Ansys SIwave/HFSS

Job description

SEAKR Engineering, Inc. seeks an RF Design Engineer 3 to contribute to RF system development for space vehicles. You will design front-end RF chains, oscillators, and RF digitizers, and work with cross-functional teams to meet stringent space-grade requirements.

The role involves collaboration with RF group members, creating documentation, and supporting layout and test activities to ensure RF performance targets are met.