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Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries. We are looking for an RF systems engineer focused on 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns
Nice to have:
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