RF Engineer

Company Description: 

We are dedicated to building a better future for humanity in space and on Earth. With over 35 years of spaceflight heritage and over 2,000 successful missions, we are powering the commercial space revolution. We deliver exploration, technology, and defense solutions to a global customer base that includes civil and national security agencies, commercial companies, academic and research institutions, and more.

Job Description:

In this position, you will work in a team which develops high-reliability RF products for space applications. You will be working on new designs based on customer requirements and products that contribute to our portfolio of product offerings, as well as solving issues with existing designs. This position requires the passion and ability to take a project through all phases to turn a design into a product, including developing specifications, capturing the design in schematic/layout, performing simulations and analysis that validate the design, writing and performing test procedures for verification and unit acceptance, and interfacing with manufacturing team to resolve issues with building the design. You will also be required to present and defend your design in customer reviews and work with other team members to meet the project deadlines.

Responsibilities: 

• Derive and document RF subsystem requirements from system or top-level requirements
• Select appropriate RF and other components and produce RF schematics to capture the design
• Layout and/or guide the layout of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) based on schematic
• Validate the design; troubleshoot and test complex RF circuit boards and assemblies
• Develop RF test procedures, possibly performing them when needed
• Assist with manufacturing of complex PCBAs and resolve issues with their integration into higher assemblies
• Provide system integration and test troubleshooting support
• Be able to meet aggressive/accelerated schedule deadlines.
• Support internal and external design and development gate reviews with related documentation
• Support customer meetings
• Participate in proposals and trade studies, including evaluating contractor and subcontractor proposals for technical feasibility

**MUST-HAVE** Skill:

• RF component level design

Additional Desired Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Electronics Engineering 
• 5 or more years of experience in RF hardware/schematic design with some guidance
• Analysis/simulations, some PCB layout and test experience
• Familiarity with RF test equipment and lab practices
• Strong technical background; capable of coming up-to-speed quickly on new technologies
• Strong documentation skills
• Master’s degree with emphasis on RF
• Knowledge of space environment design issues including EMI/EMC, radiation, temperature, shock, vibration a plus
• Knowledge of Python, C/C , MATLAB & scripting/test automation a plus
• Experience with EDA software such as Altium, and AWR/MWO, Genesys/ADS, etc., a plus

Benefits & Perks:

• Can provide relocation assistance
• Can offer hybrid schedule if not local (2 days on-site per week)
• Lunch stipend
• Strong emphasis on career growth and development 

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $120,000 - $180,000