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Salary: USD 125,000 - 195,000 / annual
Voyager Technologies is a defense, national security, and space technology company developing mission-critical solutions for national security and space applications. This RF Engineer role is part of the Products line within the Engineering department, reporting to the VP of Product Design.
You will be responsible for designing and developing RF subsystems for new products based on customer requirements, as well as troubleshooting and improving existing designs. Key responsibilities include:
• Deriving and documenting RF subsystem requirements (upconverters, downconverters, power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers) from system-level specifications
• Producing RF schematics to capture designs
• Laying out printed circuit boards (PCBs) based on schematics, or guiding PCB layout efforts
• Validating designs through testing and troubleshooting complex RF circuit boards and assemblies
• Developing RF test procedures and executing them as needed
• Supporting manufacturing of complex PCB assemblies and resolving integration issues
• Providing system integration and test troubleshooting support
• Meeting aggressive schedule deadlines
• Supporting design and development gate reviews with documentation
• Participating in customer meetings
• Contributing to proposals and trade studies, including evaluating contractor proposals for technical feasibility
This is an onsite role based in San Diego, CA. Relocation assistance may be provided to qualified candidates. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance and US Person status (US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) due to ITAR and EAR compliance requirements.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or Master's degree with emphasis on RF
• 5+ years of experience in RF hardware/schematic design (preferably Altium) from UHF to Ka-band
• Experience designing LNAs and Power Amplifiers up to 10W at Ka/Ku-band
• Analysis/simulations, PCB layout (preferably Altium), and test experience from UHF to Ka-band
• Experience with RF test equipment and lab practices
• Capable of multi-tasking and working on multiple projects while supporting production activities
• Strong technical background with ability to quickly come up to speed on new technologies
• Able to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of space environment design issues including EMI/EMC, radiation, temperature, shock, and vibration
• Knowledge of Python, C/C++, MATLAB, and scripting/test automation
• Experience with EDA software such as Altium, AWR/MWO, Genesys/ADS, etc.
