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Capella Space · 2 months ago

Principal RF Payload Engineer

Louisville, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$179K/yr - $224K/yr

11+ years exp

Capella Space, an IonQ company, builds trusted space systems that deliver secure, rapid, and actionable Earth intelligence. The Principal RF Payload Engineer will be responsible for the technical direction of satellite RF system architectures and subsystem design, collaborating cross-functionally with various engineering teams.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead detailed RF system modeling & EM simulation efforts

Develop system level budgets, maintaining technical oversight of system performance throughout product lifecycle

Direct RF system architecture trade studies

High-level direction of design validation & qualification campaigns

Act as subject matter expert in new program proposal development

Manage the development of outsourced components and interface with external vendors

Provide guidance and mentorship for junior engineers

Qualification

RF system designEM simulation toolsRF test & measurementSatellite communicationsSoftware defined radiosData analysis toolsCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

BSEE/Physics + 13 years related experience, or MSEE/Physics + 11 years related experience

Experience developing RF system/payload budgets to assess margin to performance requirements

Expert knowledge of EM simulation tools for waveguide, antenna, and/or planar component design (MWO, ADS, HFSS)

Expert knowledge in at least two of the following areas: Space-based antenna systems (single- and multi-aperture, passive and active), Space-based high-power PA design, Satellite communications transponder system design, Software defined radios and digital signal processing, Ultra-stable oscillator / frequency synthesizer design

Expert knowledge of RF test & measurement methods

Deep hands-on experience working with and troubleshooting RF circuits and/or systems

Familiarity with spacecraft architectures and cross-functional engineering stakeholders

Experience leading teams and mentoring junior engineers

Exceptional communication and presentation skills

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable