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Senior RF Engineer
Develop next-generation onboard radios that enhance satellite communication capabilities.
San Francisco, California, United States
Senior
$144,500 - 180,600 USD / year
4 weeks ago
Planet Labs
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✨ About The Role
- The role involves developing next-generation onboard and ground radios and antenna systems for satellite communications.
- Responsibilities include RF/MW hardware transceiver and circuit design up to 30GHz, including simulation and testing.
- The engineer will conduct environmental and EMC testing on communication subsystems to prepare them for flight.
- The position requires collaboration with systems engineering, missions, and manufacturing teams to ensure mission success.
- The candidate will work on antenna design, simulation, and testing using tools like ADS and HFSS.
- The role includes validation and verification of radios and antennas pre-shipment and post-launch performance analysis.
⚡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, with a Master's or PhD preferred.
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in designing and maturing RF and microwave systems is essential.
- The candidate should possess sound fundamentals in RF/MW, electromagnetics, and signal processing.
- Proven experience in RF/MW circuit design, layout, and component selection is crucial for success in this role.
- The candidate should have extensive lab experience with RF/MW and mixed-signal board bring-up and characterization.
- Excellent documentation, presentation, and communication skills are necessary to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Senior RF Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$144,500 - 180,600 USD / year
Hardware
About Planet Labs
Provides satellite imaging and geospatial data to empower decision-making with daily global coverage.