Space RF Systems Architect: Lead Digital Phased Array

avav; New Mexico; On-site; USD 155,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AV, Inc. seeks a visionary RF Solution Architect to lead the technical authority for Space RF and DPA products. You will bridge customer requirements with multi-disciplinary teams and strategic IRAD investments.

With 12+ years in digital phased arrays and space-grade RF architectures, you will define roadmaps, interface with DoD/commercial customers, and drive MBSE/MOSA adoption while shaping future missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering required.
• 12+ years in digital phased array architectures and RF front-ends.
• Experience with space-grade RF systems for LEO/GEO.
• Experience leading technical captures and DoD/commercial space proposals.
• Strong understanding of SWaP-C, beamforming networks, and DSP.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain TS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical vision for scalable, modular digital phased array systems spanning RF, digital, FPGA, mixed-signal, and mechanical constraints.
• Act as the primary technical interface to defense and commercial space customers, translating CONOPS into hardware/software solutions.
• Guide internal IRAD budgets to stay ahead of the competition.
• Own the technical architecture and write winning technical volumes for high-priority space program bids.
• Partner with Product Line Chief Engineers to guide designs through simulation, prototyping, calibration, and flight-ready integration.
• Drive MOSA and MBSE adoption across the Space RF division.

Skills

AESA expertise

SATCOM

RF architectures

Security clearance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Systems Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with RF focus

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SystemVue

HFSS

Job description

AV, Inc. seeks a visionary RF Solution Architect to lead the technical authority for Space RF and DPA products. You will bridge customer requirements with multi-disciplinary teams and strategic IRAD investments.

With 12+ years in digital phased arrays and space-grade RF architectures, you will define roadmaps, interface with DoD/commercial customers, and drive MBSE/MOSA adoption while shaping future missions.