Full-Time

Senior RF Systems Engineer

Posted on 7/3/2024

Hermeus

Hermeus

201-500 employees

Develops hypersonic aircraft for high-speed travel

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$150k - $175kAnnually

Senior

Atlanta, GA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Atlanta, GA.

Category
Electrical Engineering
RF and Microwave Engineering
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 5+ years of professional experience designing and testing Antenna and/or RF hardware and systems.
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with RF/Antenna Systems in L/S/C/Ku and Ka-Band frequencies.
  • Understanding of electromagnetic propagation, impedance matching, Smith Chart, VSWR, P1dB, IIP3, NF, and etc.
  • Understanding of digital modulations such as QAM, BPSK, QPSK, and SOQPSK or similar.
  • Experience working with VNA, spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, and other relevant RF test equipment.
  • Strong hands-on skills including prototyping/soldering and the use of a full range of instrumentation including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers etc.
  • Support ongoing regulatory filling including FCC, FAA, and AFTRCC.
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).
  • Design and validate RF electronic circuits and systems such as RF amplifier, communications front-end, LNA, Mixer, BUCs, Feed network, and etc.
  • 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 producing and integrating quality RF/Antenna subsystems into our aircrafts.

Hermeus focuses on developing hypersonic aircraft capable of reaching speeds of Mach 5, which is over twice the speed of the Concorde. This means their aircraft can travel at approximately 3,800 miles per hour, significantly cutting down travel times. The aircraft operates using a hypersonic engine powered by the Pratt & Whitney F100 turbine, which has already undergone successful testing. Hermeus aims to sell these high-speed aircraft to airlines and government agencies interested in fast transportation. What sets Hermeus apart from competitors is its specific focus on hypersonic travel and its recent achievement in engine testing, which demonstrates its progress in this niche market. The company's goal is to revolutionize high-speed travel and make it a viable option for commercial use.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$210.1M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Hermeus raised $100 million in Series B funding, showing strong investor confidence.
  • The new hypersonic test facility in Florida accelerates research and development.
  • Partnerships with US Air Force and NASA enhance credibility and technological advancement.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from disruptive startups like Whisper Aero threatens Hermeus' market position.
  • Reliance on government partnerships exposes Hermeus to policy and funding changes.
  • Technical challenges with Quarterhorse Mk 1 could delay hypersonic flight progress.

What makes Hermeus unique

  • Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft, significantly faster than the Concorde.
  • The company successfully tested its hypersonic engine with Pratt & Whitney F100 turbine.
  • Hermeus is creating reusable hypersonic aircraft for both military and commercial applications.

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Benefits

Paid family leave

Employer-paid health care

Stock options

Competitive salary

PTO

Team bonding

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