RF Design Engineer III

Seeking a talented and highly motivated RF Design Engineer that will contribute to the development of electronic radio-frequency systems for space vehicle applications.

The RF Engineer 3 will:

• Design front-end RF signal-chain circuits and assemblies for space vehicle communication and signal analysis systems using filters amplifiers mixers couplers impedance matching networks and related components
• Design stable low-phase noise oscillators and distribution networks
• Design RF digitizer circuits and assemblies using multi-GSPS ADC/DAC components
• Cooperate with project teams over the course of RF system development to establish technical requirements perform system trade studies conduct design reviews and track delivery schedule
• Collaborate with RF group members and other SEAKR engineers to ensure that all multidisciplinary requirements can be satisfied in the assigned designs
• Create engineering documentation according to SEAKRs workflow
• Support PCB layout engineers to ensure circuit boards will meet RF performance requirements
• Verify design performance with systematic laboratory measurements of engineering models
• Perform worst case RF circuit analysis following SEAKR procedures
• Assist in troubleshooting questionable RF hardware identified during test
• Effectively balance time spent on multiple concurrent assignments
• Provide training and guidance to less experienced RF engineers at SEAKR
• Collaborate with RF Engineering Group to improve hardware development processes
• Create clear reports and deliver summary presentations to product and project leadership

Qualifications :

• 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
• Understanding of sampling and signal processing in digital RF systems is a plus

Additional Information :

Compensation: Base salary range is $00/year depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical dental and vision insurance plans along with a generous 401(k) retirement 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. 

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 5/8/26.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time