RF Engineer

Impulse Space

El Segundo, CA

Expired: August 22, 2022 Applications are no longer accepted.

$90,000 to $160,000 Yearly
Full-Time

RF Engineer

Department: Avionics

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: El Segundo, CA

Compensation: $90,000 - $160,000 / year

Description

As an RF engineer your core responsibility will be to own the design, testing, and delivery of flight RF systems, radios, antennas, radars, and other RF devices, for space missions anywhere from low earth orbit to Mars!

Responsibilities

Work with a cross-disciplinary team to define communications requirements on a mission-by-mission basis, implement RF architectures, and purchase capital equipment
Trade make-vs-buy on a component-by-component basis
Develop and test radios, antennas, and other RF devices
Develop and maintain telemetry budgets
Work closely with a talented group of electrical, mechanical, software and GNC engineers to produce performant and cost-effective integrated flight systems

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
3+ years of experience working on RF systems for critical applications
Proficient in making link budgets and determining requirements for radios, antennas, etc.
Proficient in testing and troubleshooting RF devices
Familiar with satellite spectrum licensing laws, agencies, and standards
Self-motivated and driven to fully own projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Preferred Skills and Experience

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering related technical field
Experience designing custom radios, power amplifiers, antennas, or related devices
Experience designing for a space environment (radiation, vibe/thermal, etc)
Familiarity with satellite spectrum licensing laws, agencies, and standards
Experience in a startup or agile development environment

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by 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.