The Senior RF Systems Engineer will design, test, and integrate RF systems, working with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions for aircraft and ground stations.
Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.
We are looking for an RF systems engineer focused on identifying RF hardware requirements, creating system architectures, and building/testing/integrating the RF solutions – both on the aircraft and ground station. This position will require strong fundamentals, wide-breadth design experience, and efficient troubleshooting skills. You’ll be responsible for high-ownership technical delivery while working with a multi-disciplinary team of engineering, manufacturing, and quality professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Simulate/model RF hardware for communication systems and sensors/instruments.
- Develop test concepts and test procedures for RF and Environmental testing, including far field and near field measurements (plus vibration, shock, thermal and thermal vacuum).
- Define hardware architecture and specifications for the RF system blocks, interfaces, and housing. Design, build and test microwave circuits and assemblies.
- End-to-end design validation and testing of RF product performance. Lead and conduct troubleshooting or root cause hardware performance challenges.
- Work with manufacturing and production teams on procuring and integrating quality RF module and antenna subsystems into our aircraft.
- Perform data analysis of RF systems, generate documentation/slides and present results to team.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- 4+ years of professional experience designing and testing electrical, antenna and/or RF hardware and systems.
- Experience with RF/Antenna Systems in L/S/C/Ku and Ka-Band frequencies.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem diagnostic skills
- Understanding of electromagnetic propagation, impedance matching, Smith Chart, VSWR, P1dB, IIP3, NF, and etc.
- Understanding of digital modulation such as QAM, BPSK, QPSK, and SOQPSK or similar.
- Experience working with VNA, spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, and other relevant RF test equipment.
- Experience with test equipment automation and scripting
- Strong hands-on skills including prototyping/soldering and the use of a full range of instrumentation including multimeters, oscilloscopes, current meters, etc
- Support ongoing regulatory filling including FCC, FAA, and AFTRCC.
- Previous Experience on Integration and Test of an RF Systems (of any kind) with Radio as an integral part of RF Systems.
- Master's degree with emphasis in Antenna, Electromagnetic theory and/or microwave circuits.
- Experience using in HFSS (or similar antenna simulation tools).
- Familiarity with Antenna design, including types and tradeoffs.
- EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461.
- Prior experience working on an airborne vehicle.
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment.
- Experience with Python or other scripting languages to aid automation, data analysis, etc
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
Top Skills
Microwave Circuits
Python
Rf Hardware
Spectrum Analyzers
Vna
Hermeus Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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