Senior RF Engineer at SEAKR Engineering

Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

185000.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

RF Payload System Concepts, RF/Digital Processors, Software Defined Radios, High Speed ADCs/DACs, Microstrip Design, Stripline Design, Lumped Element Components, RF System Budget Analysis, Link Budget Analysis, RF Circuit Design Software, Schematic Capture, PCB Development, RF Communications Parameters, Trade Studies, Technical Proposal, Lab Measurements

Industry

Space Research and Technology

Description

Company Description Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space. Job Description Seeking a talented and highly motivated RF Engineer that will contribute to the development of RF payloads for space applications. This candidate will be an architect for RF payload system concepts involving integration of RF/Digital Processors with typical satellite RF chain elements (including but not limited to) oscillators, frequency converters, filters, power amplifiers and antennas Will have experience working with RF/Digital processors and software defined radios, including understanding of basic DSP waveforms Candidate must have experience designing with high speed ADCs and DACs Experience in designing using microstrip, stripline and lumped element components Experience in architecting entire RF/Microwave systems and performing trade studies to optimize various aspects of the RF system Experience designing high-speed clocking chains Will have experience with full RF system level link budget and RF system budget analysis Will manage requirements for proposals and designs at the system level and/or the module level Will bring new and creative solutions to the table Capable of contributing to, leading and/or documenting a technical proposal effort Candidate must have an understanding of RF and communication parameters including, but not limited to, SNR, SINAD, SFDR, ENOB, IMD3, NPR, Noise Figure, Return Loss, Insertion Loss and S-Parameters Supports hands-on efforts in the lab from prototype through flight and system integration Interfaces with subject matter experts and providers of various subsystem products and technologies including technical coordination of subcontractors Proficient in RF circuit design software (AWR Microwave Office preferred) Able to multiplex between multiple assignments, each of which is in various degrees of completion Experience creating all necessary engineering documentation (design documentation, lab procedures), performing circuit analysis related to RF/Microwave circuits and using all methods of lab measurements is required Proficient in schematic capture (Mentor Graphics tools preferred) Ability to work with the board layout group to develop PCBs is required Qualifications BSEE Required Experience with RF Systems for space is a must Experience designing RF Hardware is required Experience in development and delivery of space RF/digital processing systems and RF payloads, including analysis and test Understanding of RF communications terminology and concepts needed to design a RF system from the antenna to the digital payload and back Experience in analog to digital and digital to analog conversion Experience analyzing antenna designs and performance parameters Experience with RF analysis using tools including (but not limited to) AWR Microwave Office, AWR VSS, HFSS and Matlab Experience with high speed clocking solutions for RF components Understanding of DSP and modulation concepts Design experience of satellite RF communication system components is a plus Experience with high profile briefings to internal executives and customers Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams (hardware/software) to produce advanced RF payloads and/or digital systems. Proven ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, perform trade studies, conduct major design reviews (e.g. PDR and/or CDR). Experience with proposal development, technical and cost submissions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers Hands-on hardware experience with flight hardware Knowledge of RF test and measurement Excellent Microsoft office skills Additional Information Compensation: Base pay range is $130,000 - $185,000 depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA. SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. US Citizenship Required Applications will be accepted until 2/27/26 Compensation: USD130000 - USD185000 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Senior RF Engineer will architect RF payload system concepts, integrating RF/Digital Processors with standard satellite RF chain elements and managing system-level requirements for proposals and designs. This role involves contributing creative solutions, leading technical proposal efforts, and supporting hands-on lab work from prototype through flight integration.