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Senior RF Systems Engineer

United States, Atlanta 138550.00 - 187450.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 18, 2026
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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

What we offer

  • 100% employer-paid health care
  • 401k & Retirement Plans
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Weekly Paid Office Lunches
  • End of Year Bonuses
  • Fully stocked breakrooms
  • Stock Options
  • Paid Parental Leave

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