Job Description

Job Title: Senior RF Engineer

Location: North Bethesda, MD

Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000 (plus 100% paid benefits and additional incentives)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior RF Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on experience in the design and development of RF and microwave transceiver systems. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge radio transceiver systems for satellite communication user terminals. This position requires expertise in RF engineering, as well as practical experience in testing, prototyping, and validating advanced RF/microwave systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RF/microwave circuits and be comfortable working with a variety of RF equipment and test procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Simulation : Collaborate with system architects and other engineering teams to design, simulate, and model RF front-end systems, ensuring effective partitioning between hardware and software functions.
• Testing & Validation : Lead the testing and qualification efforts for RF/microwave radio transceivers, including preparing test plans, setting up test facilities, and compiling detailed test reports.
• Prototype Development : Participate in the design and bring-up of prototypes, evaluating and characterizing the performance of new components and systems.
• RF System Specification : Derive and document hardware specifications for RF systems and individual RF blocks, ensuring designs meet required performance standards.
• Test Automation : Develop and maintain automated testing systems using Python or other scripting languages to streamline lab measurements and testing processes.
• Manufacturing Support : Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure RF components and systems meet production requirements and pass quality assurance tests.
• Analysis & Reporting : Conduct performance analysis of radio systems, including troubleshooting and providing recommendations for improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline, with a focus on RF/microwave circuits or electromagnetic theory.
• A minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience working with RF/microwave circuits, including the testing and characterization of components such as power amplifiers, PLLs, low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), and filters.
• Proficiency in designing both linear and nonlinear RF circuits, including amplifiers, mixers, and oscillators.
• Extensive experience with RF/microwave design and simulation tools such as ADS, HFSS, Altium, or similar.
• In-depth knowledge of passive RF components, including PLLs, VCOs, LNAs, amplifiers, voltage regulators, and oscillators.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers.
• Strong understanding of digital communication systems, including modulation techniques such as QPSK, APSK, and QAM.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with programming languages like Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for RF system modeling, analysis, and test automation.
• Familiarity with satellite communication technologies and phased array systems.
• Practical experience in the Ku and Ka frequency bands.
• Knowledge of digital communication theory, including bit error rates and system noise analysis.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools like MS Project, SharePoint, Jira, and Confluence.

If you are passionate about RF/microwave engineering and eager to work on innovative communication systems, we encourage you to apply. Join our dynamic team and make an impact on the future of high-performance satellite communication systems.

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