Hermeus · 23 hours ago
Senior RF Systems Engineer
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$139K/yr - $187K/yr
4+ years expHermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. They are seeking an RF systems engineer to identify RF hardware requirements, create system architectures, and build/test/integrate RF solutions for aircraft and ground stations.
AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel
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)
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 procuring and integrating quality RF module and antenna subsystems into our aircraft
Perform data analysis of RF systems, generate documentation/slides and present results to team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
4+ years of professional experience designing and testing electrical, antenna and/or RF hardware and systems
Experience with RF/Antenna Systems in L/S/C/Ku and Ka-Band frequencies
Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns
Preferred
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Strong troubleshooting and problem diagnostic skills
Understanding of electromagnetic propagation, impedance matching, Smith Chart, VSWR, P1dB, IIP3, NF, and etc
Understanding of digital modulation such as QAM, BPSK, QPSK, and SOQPSK or similar
Experience working with VNA, spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, and other relevant RF test equipment
Experience with test equipment automation and scripting
Strong hands-on skills including prototyping/soldering and the use of a full range of instrumentation including multimeters, oscilloscopes, current meters, etc
Support ongoing regulatory filling including FCC, FAA, and AFTRCC
Previous Experience on Integration and Test of an RF Systems (of any kind) with Radio as an integral part of RF Systems
Master's degree with emphasis in Antenna, Electromagnetic theory and/or microwave circuits
Experience using in HFSS (or similar antenna simulation tools)
Familiarity with Antenna design, including types and tradeoffs
EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461
Prior experience working on an airborne vehicle
Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Experience with Python or other scripting languages to aid automation, data analysis, etc
Benefits
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Unlimited PTO
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
End of Year Bonuses
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Hermeus
Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$215.96MKey Investors
Sam AltmanUnited States Air ForceNASA
2025-07-30Series B
2024-07-02Series B· $39.96M
2022-03-10Series B· $100M
Leadership Team
AJ Piplica
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Case
Founder & Chief Technologist
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