Senior RF Engineer (Amplifier Design)

RF Engineers with SATCOM experience take a closer look

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jenner Wiggins

Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are transforming global connectivity through cutting-edge satellite communication solutions-from connecting remote areas to enabling in-flight Wi-Fi and defense communications. This division leads in solid-state power amplifiers and advanced RF solutions, supporting mission-critical SATCOM needs across defense, commercial, and mobility sectors.

Why join us?

Medical, Dental, Vision!

401(K) with company contribution!

11 Paid Holidays!

Paid Vacation!

Gym Membership!

Ongoing growth & development opportunities + access to continuing education through Coursera!

Financial planning assistance through Empower!

Legal & Wellness Assistance through LifeCare!

Job Details

SUMMARY: As our Senior RF Engineer, you will drive innovation and support business growth by aligning market needs with our tech capabilities. This includes sustaining current products and designing advanced RF systems like up/down converters and SSPAs for ground and airborne use. Strong problem-solving, technical skills, and teamwork are key.

MUST-HAVES:

Bring your designs from concept to market (be able to work with the manufacturing/mechanical engineers and supply chain.)

Design for solid state power amplifiers (KA, KU, L, X, LV Band experience)

Circuit design, HFSS, ANSYS, AWR

Experience with 10 to 30 gigahertz of power.

DUTIES& RESPONSIBILITIES:

Product definition: requirements, functions and features, specification, and design objectives of RF assemblies

Configuration, Preliminary and detailed design of RF assemblies including analysis and simulation of RF performance

Oversight the creation of subassembly test plans and procedures

Oversight and participation in integration, testing, and qualification of new products and product upgrades

Evaluate customer requirements as they apply to upconverter and downconverter capabilities.

Follow new technology and research developments in industry and academia

Follow new products and developments from competitors

Transfer of products from Engineering to Manufacturing

Documentation of product test procedures

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

7+ years of experience with RF circuit design, simulation, prototyping, and testing for frequencies ranging from L-band through Ka-band

RF circuit layout and drafting

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Physics with experience in RF/microwave communications systems, component design, test and verification.

Analysis and design of frequency conversion components (upconverters and downconverters)

Facility with microwave circuit tools such as Microwave Office

Facility with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS

Analysis and design of microwave/millimeter-wave Power Amplifiers

Analysis and design of linearizers

Experience with project management and facility with work breakdown structures, schedules, and tools such as MS Project

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Permanent