We are looking to add an RF Engineer II to our team. The ideal candidate has experience in board-level RF electronics design. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge RF hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
In this position, you will assist with the design, analysis, development, integration, and testing of radio frequency (RF) systems supporting products and platforms. This role contributes to product development by performing RF analyses, evaluating system performance, and resolving routine RF engineering challenges to ensure products satisfy RF performance, reliability, quality, and mission requirements.
Working cross-functionally with RF, antenna, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and systems engineering teams, this role supports RF engineering activities from concept development through product qualification.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the design and development of RF circuits, transceivers, receivers, transmitters, amplifiers, filters, and microwave components.
- Perform RF analyses, circuit simulations, link budget calculations, impedance matching, frequency planning, and performance evaluations.
- Review engineering requirements, RF specifications, simulation results, and technical documentation supporting RF design readiness.
- Perform RF verification, qualification, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
- Analyze RF measurements, simulation data, laboratory results, and engineering observations to identify trends and recommend solutions.
- Support root cause investigations, engineering changes, corrective actions, and RF performance improvements.
- Collaborate with RF, antenna, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and systems engineering teams supporting RF product development.
- Develop engineering reports, simulation documentation, RF measurement reports, and engineering change documentation.
- Participate in design reviews, engineering investigations, product integration, and qualification activities.
- Review RF engineering methods, simulation practices, and development processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Apply RF engineering methodologies, industry standards, company procedures, and customer requirements throughout product development.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance RF performance, engineering efficiency, reliability, and quality.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) from an accredited university or institution.
- 2+ years of industry experience in design and analysis of RF electronics design, analysis, test, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with professional simulation tools such as CST and ADS, as well as EDA tools such Altium.
- Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience with MATLAB or other programming languages.
- Experience in aerospace electronics design, development, and qualification.
- Knowledge of worst-case circuit analysis, failure method and criticality analyses, and reliability analysis.
- Experience with antenna design.
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
- 2+ years of industry experience in RF electronics design, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting
- Experience with CST and ADS simulation tools
- Experience with Altium or similar EDA tools
- Hands-on experience with vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, qualifying protected status, or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations
- Experience with MATLAB or other programming languages
- Experience in aerospace electronics design, development, and qualification
- Knowledge of worst-case circuit analysis, failure mode and criticality analysis, and reliability analysis
- Experience with antenna design
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques
CesiumAstro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CesiumAstro and has not been reviewed or approved by CesiumAstro.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus FSAs and mental health benefits. Feedback suggests the health package is comprehensive for a growth-stage aerospace firm.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and other retirement-plan elements. Feedback suggests core retirement mechanisms are in place alongside standard financial benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and bereavement leave are included. Feedback suggests time-off options are broad on paper across multiple leave types.
CesiumAstro Insights
What We Do
We build high-throughput, plug-and-play phased array communication payloads for space and airborne platforms. CesiumAstro’s full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software products enable a diverse range of commercial and defense objectives. Full-system engineering design is at the heart of every CesiumAstro product. We deliver high-performance solutions under rapid development timelines.
Why Work With Us
At CesiumAstro, we’re a team. We’re passionate, respectful, and determined colleagues ready to help at a moment’s notice. We’re mentors excited to enable our peers with the knowledge they need to succeed. Together, we’re visionaries committing to building memories that will last a lifetime.
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