RF Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced RF Engineer to design, develop, simulate, and validate RF and microwave communication systems for satellite and spacecraft applications. The role involves RF hardware design, antenna systems, link budget analysis, RF testing, and integration with satellite payloads and ground stations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design RF and microwave subsystems for satellite communication applications.
• Develop RF transmit/receive chains, amplifiers, filters, mixers, and antennas.
• Perform satellite uplink/downlink link budget analysis and frequency planning.
• Conduct RF simulations using Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS, and CST Studio Suite.
• Perform antenna design, radiation pattern analysis, and impedance matching.
• Analyze gain, noise figure, S-parameters, interference, and signal performance.
• Conduct RF hardware testing using spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, and power meters.
• Support EMI/EMC compliance, environmental testing, and RF subsystem qualification.
• Collaborate with satellite payload, spacecraft systems, AOCS, and ground segment teams.
• Support satellite integration, design reviews, troubleshooting, and in-orbit commissioning.

Required Technical Skills

• RF & Microwave Engineering
• Satellite Communication Systems – Uplink/Downlink
• RF Circuit Design, Transmit/Receive Chains
• RF Link Budget Analysis & Frequency Planning
• Antenna Design, Impedance Matching & S-Parameters
• Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite
• LNA, HPA, Filters, Mixers & Oscillators
• RF Testing – VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator
• EMI/EMC, Noise Figure & Gain Optimization
• MATLAB/Python for RF Simulation and Analysis

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience in satellite, spacecraft, or space communication projects.
• Experience with satellite payload RF systems, antennas, and ground station communication.
• Knowledge of space environment constraints, including radiation, thermal, and vacuum conditions.
• Familiarity with ECSS/NASA standards, RF qualification, and satellite integration testing.