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Senior RF Systems Engineer
Accepting applicationsHermeus · Los Angeles, CA
Full-Time Mid_senior AIPythonRFaiate
Posted
3d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.
As an RF systems engineer you will be responsible for identifying RF hardware requirements, creating system architectures, and building/testing/integrating the RF solutions - both on the aircraft and ground station. This position will require strong fundamentals, wide-breadth design experience, and efficient troubleshooting skills. You’ll be responsible for high-ownership technical delivery while working with a multi-disciplinary team of engineering, manufacturing, and quality professionals.
Responsibilities
Simulate/model RF hardware for communication systems and sensors/instruments
Develop test concepts and test procedures for RF and Environmental testing, including far field and near field measurements (plus vibration, shock, thermal and thermal vacuum)
Define hardware architecture and specifications for the RF system blocks, interfaces, and housing. Design, build and test microwave circuits and assemblies
End-to-end design validation and testing of RF product performance. Lead and conduct troubleshooting or root cause hardware performance challenges
Work with manufacturing and production teams on procuring and integrating quality RF module and antenna subsystems into our aircraft
Perform data analysis of RF systems, generate documentation/slides and present results to team
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
4+ years of professional experience designing and testing electrical, antenna and/or RF hardware and systems
Experience with RF/Antenna Systems in L/S/C/Ku and Ka-Band frequencies
Preferred Skills And Experience
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Strong troubleshooting and problem diagnostic skills
Understanding of electromagnetic propagation, impedance matching, Smith Chart, VSWR, P1dB, IIP3, NF, and etc.
Understanding of digital modulation such as QAM, BPSK, QPSK, and SOQPSK or similar
Experience working with VNA, spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, and other relevant RF test equipment
Experience with test equipment automation and scripting
Strong hands-on skills including prototyping/soldering and the use of a full range of instrumentation including multimeters, oscilloscopes, current meters, etc
Support ongoing regulatory filling including FCC, FAA, and AFTRCC
Previous Experience on Integration and Test of an RF Systems (of any kind) with Radio as an integral part of RF Systems
Master's degree with emphasis in Antenna, Electromagnetic theory and/or microwave circuits
Experience using in HFSS (or similar antenna simulation tools)
Familiarity with Antenna design, including types and tradeoffs
EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461
Prior experience working on an airborne vehicle
Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Experience with Python or other scripting languages to aid automation, data analysis, etc
Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.
120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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As an RF systems engineer you will be responsible for identifying RF hardware requirements, creating system architectures, and building/testing/integrating the RF solutions - both on the aircraft and ground station. This position will require strong fundamentals, wide-breadth design experience, and efficient troubleshooting skills. You’ll be responsible for high-ownership technical delivery while working with a multi-disciplinary team of engineering, manufacturing, and quality professionals.
Responsibilities
Simulate/model RF hardware for communication systems and sensors/instruments
Develop test concepts and test procedures for RF and Environmental testing, including far field and near field measurements (plus vibration, shock, thermal and thermal vacuum)
Define hardware architecture and specifications for the RF system blocks, interfaces, and housing. Design, build and test microwave circuits and assemblies
End-to-end design validation and testing of RF product performance. Lead and conduct troubleshooting or root cause hardware performance challenges
Work with manufacturing and production teams on procuring and integrating quality RF module and antenna subsystems into our aircraft
Perform data analysis of RF systems, generate documentation/slides and present results to team
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
4+ years of professional experience designing and testing electrical, antenna and/or RF hardware and systems
Experience with RF/Antenna Systems in L/S/C/Ku and Ka-Band frequencies
Preferred Skills And Experience
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Strong troubleshooting and problem diagnostic skills
Understanding of electromagnetic propagation, impedance matching, Smith Chart, VSWR, P1dB, IIP3, NF, and etc.
Understanding of digital modulation such as QAM, BPSK, QPSK, and SOQPSK or similar
Experience working with VNA, spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, and other relevant RF test equipment
Experience with test equipment automation and scripting
Strong hands-on skills including prototyping/soldering and the use of a full range of instrumentation including multimeters, oscilloscopes, current meters, etc
Support ongoing regulatory filling including FCC, FAA, and AFTRCC
Previous Experience on Integration and Test of an RF Systems (of any kind) with Radio as an integral part of RF Systems
Master's degree with emphasis in Antenna, Electromagnetic theory and/or microwave circuits
Experience using in HFSS (or similar antenna simulation tools)
Familiarity with Antenna design, including types and tradeoffs
EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461
Prior experience working on an airborne vehicle
Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Experience with Python or other scripting languages to aid automation, data analysis, etc
Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.
120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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