Senior RF Phased Array Engineer I
$130,000–$170,000 year
On-siteLong Beach, California, United States
Long Beach, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$130,000–$170,000 yearSenior LevelAerospaceLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLargeAerospace
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end product development for new RF systems, including architecture design, prototyping, integration, and flight development. Model and simulate antenna performance for current programs and proposals while transitioning developments from new product introduction to production. Develop test plans for active antennas and design GSE and production automation. Drive proposals and requirements specifications, support engineering reviews, and provide technical support for anomaly troubleshooting. Interface with vendors and customers to ensure product documentation and schedule compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, RF communications (or an equivalent qualification)
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Fundamental RF knowledge including link budget analysis and linearity
- A solid theoretical and practical understanding of RF communications and navigation systems and components
- Experience running modeling and simulation of antenna / phased array performance
- Deep understanding of the effects of interference on the system
- Experience in developing and delivering a RF system including assessing requirements, prototyping engineering models, and producing space worthy products
- U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce
Desired Qualifications
- Extensive experience in space grade system design
- Extensive experience in analyses including worst case, reliability, FMECA, thermal, and derating analyses
- Extensive experience supporting and leading complex engineering programs and developing associated documentation
- Experience designing, integrating, and testing RF communications systems for launch vehicles or satellites
- Demonstrated expertise in mentoring others
- Experience leading incident management and investigations
- Experience in conflict resolution and dealing with difficult people
- The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
- Project management experience
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