Job Description

SEAKR is seeking a talented and highly motivated RF Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in the design, development, and testing of RF hardware for space applications, as well as a strong understanding of RF systems and technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test RF hardware for space applications, including software defined radios.
• Work with other engineers to develop and implement RF system architectures.
• Perform RF system analysis and simulation, including at the payload level, with an understanding of the signal chain from the antenna to the radio and back
• Experience in developing system link budgets
• Develop and execute RF test plans.
• Interact with customers and vendors to gather requirements and resolve issues.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest RF technologies.
• Assist in proposal and business development efforts as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in RF engineering.
• Experience in the design, development, and testing of RF hardware for space applications.
• Experience using high-speed ADCs and DACs
• Strong understanding of RF systems and technologies.
• Experience with RF circuit design software (AWR Microwave Office preferred).
• Experience with schematic capture (Mentor Graphics tools preferred).
• Experience with RF analysis using tools including (but not limited to) AWR Microwave Office, AWR VSS and Ansys HFSS.
• Experience with high-speed clocking solutions for RF components.
• Understanding of DSP and modulation concepts.
• Experience with high profile briefings to internal executives and customers.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams (hardware/software) to produce advanced RF payloads and/or digital systems.
• Proven ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, perform trade studies, conduct major design reviews (e.g. PDR and/or CDR).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers.
• Hands-on hardware experience with flight hardware.
• Knowledge of RF test and measurement.
• Excellent Microsoft office skills.