RF Design Engineer III

Join SEAKR Engineering as an RF Design Engineer III to contribute to the development of electronic radio-frequency systems for space vehicle applications. The RF Engineer 3 will design and develop RF signal-chain circuits, stable oscillators, and RF digitizer circuits, and collaborate with project teams to establish technical requirements and track delivery schedules.

Requirements

• BSEE or equivalent university degree
• Understanding of RF circuit theory, including transmission line propagation and coupling
• Understanding of oscillator and clock circuit operation and key performance parameters
• Understanding of RF circuit and signal characterization and key performance parameters: Sij, Zij, Return Loss, Insertion Loss, SNR, SINAD, SFDR, ENOB, IMD3, NPR, and Noise Figure
• Understanding of printed circuit board fabrication and automated assembly processes
• Skills in schematic capture (Siemens Xpedition tools preferred)
• Skills in RF design and analysis using commercial EDA tools (Cadence/AWR Microwave Office or Keysight ADS preferred)
• Experience in 3D EM field modeling with CAD tools (Ansys SIwave & HFSS preferred)
• Experience in RF component and circuit verification measurements using multi-GHz VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Signal Analyzers, Vector Signal Sources, and/or Phase Noise Analyzers
• Experience designing front-end RF receiver and transmitter circuits
• Experience designing oscillator and distribution circuits with low phase noise
• Experience in RF circuit board layout and transmission line design
• Experience working in collaborative design where success depends on collective efforts
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in presenting briefings to internal project teams

Benefits

• Rich medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• Year-end bonus
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA)