Principal RF Engineer I Verified today

CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and airborne platforms. We are seeking a Principal RF Engineer I to lead RF circuits, modules, and systems through all phases of development.

What you will do

• Design and analyze RF circuits, modules, and systems from initial concept through requirements, architecture, part selection, detailed design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support
• Execute board-level schematic design and PCB layout of RF circuits
• Develop system-level communications concepts including link budgets and modulation schemes
• Work on phased array communication systems: RF front ends, frequency converters, synthesizers, filters, beamformers, power dividers, and phased array antennas
• Perform block diagrams, detailed schematics, PCB layout and routing, simulations, and test design
• Serve as technical and professional mentor to hardware team members
• Present engineering design review materials to customers and executive team
• Participate in proposal-writing efforts

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or institution
• Minimum 9 years of industry experience in design and analysis of RF electronics and systems
• Expert-level proficiency in professional simulation tools such as CST and ADS
• Expert-level proficiency in EDA tools such as Altium
• Extensive hands-on experience with lab instruments: vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred experience

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• Python or other programming languages
• Aerospace electronics design, development, and qualification
• Worst-case circuit analysis, failure method and criticality analyses, and reliability analysis
• Antenna design
• EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques

Employment details

Full-time position. Initially remote, with planned transition to in-person work once our Florida office is established. Full-time offers include company stock options and benefits package: health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.

To conform with United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, conditional residents, asylees, refugees, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.