RF Engineer - Antenna Systems
- Full-time
Company Description
Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.
Job Description
Seeking a talented, highly motivated engineer to lead the development of Antenna Systems for SEAKR Engineering. This position will lead the development of new antenna and payload RF systems.
Specific tasks include:
- Architect and modeling of antenna and payload concepts to interface with RF/Digital Processing Payloads
- Evaluation of requirements for antenna including conducting modeling and trade studies
- Management of requirements for proposals and through the program life cycle
- Interface with subject matter experts and providers of various subsystem products and technologies
- Interface with the RF Design team to understand various RF processing architectures and assess for compliance
- Support hands-on efforts in the lab from prototype through flight
- Support proposal capture and development activities, receive and interpret RFI/RFPs to break down requirements into architectural concepts and lead IPT teams in support of proposal efforts
- Full life-cycle program support, from kick-off to Test Readiness Review
- System behaviors and Con-Ops, required for emulation of unit interfaces
- Support Flight and/or Engineering Model system integration and checkout prior to formal test
- Technical coordination of subcontractors
Qualifications
- MSEE preferred, BSEE required
- Understands concepts including, but not limited to, phased arrays, reflectors, fixed and pointing systems (including gimbals) and patch antennas
- Experience in multiple antenna and RF systems from design through test and acceptance including analysis
- Understanding of RF communications terminology and concepts needed to design a RF system from the antenna to the payload and back
- Significant experience with antennas, RF Payloads and Communications systems with respect to, design, development, analysis and test (10+ years desired, 5 years minimum)
- Experience with high profile briefings to internal executives and customers
- Experience with involvement in multi-disciplinary teams
- 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
- Experience with RF design tools including (but not limited to) AWR Microwave Office, ANSYS HFSS, AWR VSS and Matlab
- Understanding of DSP and modulation concepts is a plus
- Experience designing satellite antennas is a plus
- Experience with proposal development, technical and cost submissions
- Hands-on hardware experience with flight hardware
Additional Information
Compensation: Base pay range is $100,000-150,000 depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.
SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
US Citizenship Required