SEAKR · 1 day ago
Senior RF Engineer
Englewood, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $185K/yrSEAKR Engineering is a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. They are seeking a talented and highly motivated RF Engineer to contribute to the development of RF payloads for space applications, focusing on system architecture and integration of RF components.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
This candidate will be an architect for RF payload system concepts involving integration of RF/Digital Processors with typical satellite RF chain elements (including but not limited to) oscillators, frequency converters, filters, power amplifiers and antennas
Will have experience working with RF/Digital processors and software defined radios, including understanding of basic DSP waveforms
Candidate must have experience designing with high speed ADCs and DACs
Experience in designing using microstrip, stripline and lumped element components
Experience in architecting entire RF/Microwave systems and performing trade studies to optimize various aspects of the RF system
Experience designing high-speed clocking chains
Will have experience with full RF system level link budget and RF system budget analysis
Will manage requirements for proposals and designs at the system level and/or the module level
Will bring new and creative solutions to the table
Capable of contributing to, leading and/or documenting a technical proposal effort
Candidate must have an understanding of RF and communication parameters including, but not limited to, SNR, SINAD, SFDR, ENOB, IMD3, NPR, Noise Figure, Return Loss, Insertion Loss and S-Parameters
Supports hands-on efforts in the lab from prototype through flight and system integration
Interfaces with subject matter experts and providers of various subsystem products and technologies including technical coordination of subcontractors
Proficient in RF circuit design software (AWR Microwave Office preferred)
Able to multiplex between multiple assignments, each of which is in various degrees of completion
Experience creating all necessary engineering documentation (design documentation, lab procedures), performing circuit analysis related to RF/Microwave circuits and using all methods of lab measurements is required
Proficient in schematic capture (Mentor Graphics tools preferred)
Ability to work with the board layout group to develop PCBs is required
Qualification
Required
BSEE Required
Experience with RF Systems for space is a must
Experience designing RF Hardware is required
Experience in development and delivery of space RF/digital processing systems and RF payloads, including analysis and test
Understanding of RF communications terminology and concepts needed to design a RF system from the antenna to the digital payload and back
Experience in analog to digital and digital to analog conversion
Experience analyzing antenna designs and performance parameters
Experience with RF analysis using tools including (but not limited to) AWR Microwave Office, AWR VSS, HFSS and Matlab
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)
Experience with proposal development, technical and cost submissions
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
Preferred
Design experience of satellite RF communication system components is a plus
Proficient in RF circuit design software (AWR Microwave Office preferred)
Proficient in schematic capture (Mentor Graphics tools preferred)
Benefits
Very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans
Generous 401(k) retirement plan
Year-end bonus
Variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA
Company
SEAKR
SEAKR, a wholly owned subsidiary of RTX, is a Leading-Edge Provider of Advanced Space Electronics Solutions.
Founded in 1983
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-09-14Acquired
Leadership Team
David Anderson
Vice President, Product Development and Chief Technology Officer
Chad Fisher, Ph.D.
Chief Operating Officer
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