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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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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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