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Senior RF Engineer

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Overview 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.

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)

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)

Ability to work with the board layout group to develop PCBs is required

Qualifications

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

Design experience of satellite RF communication system components is a plus

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

Benefits Compensation: Base pay range is $130,000 - $185,000 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.

Equal Opportunity and Citizenship SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

US Citizenship Required

Applications will be accepted until 10/10/25

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