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RF Engineer

Xona Space Systems
Burlingame, USA
Full-time
Junior · 2–4 years experience
Onsite
USD 160000-180000 / year
Discovered Yesterday

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Required Qualifications

  • 2–4 years of RF engineering experience.
  • Understanding of electromagnetic principles underlying RF communications and common RF system performance metrics.
  • Ability to interpret PCB schematics and layout drawings, with familiarity using PCB design tools such as Altium.
  • Hands-on experience using electrical and RF test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
  • RF design experience in L-band, S-band, and C-band.
  • Familiarity with RF circuit simulation tools such as Keysight ADS or AWR Microwave Office.
  • Hands-on experience developing and calibrating RF test setups.
  • Ability to analyze RF test data and assess performance against design requirements.
  • Experience with space RF electronics, including an understanding of phenomena such as multipaction.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams.
  • Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to support off-site testing events as needed.
  • A proactive approach to moving projects from design through implementation.
  • Knowledge of or experience with GNSS systems.
  • Hands-on experience or coursework in antenna design or testing.
  • Familiarity with 3D electromagnetic simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS.
  • Experience tuning RF amplifiers and circuits.
  • A track record of RF PCB or antenna designs that have been built and tested.
  • Experience implementing passive or active RF subsystems on the bench or on PCBs.
  • For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
  • For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
  • For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
  • We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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