Senior RF Design Engineer

7 hours ago


El Segundo, California, United States Castelion Full time
About Castelion

Castelion is a pioneering defense development and production company that's revolutionizing the industry with its innovative approach. We're focused on delivering cutting-edge, next-generation long-range strike weapons systems that give America and its allies a decisive edge. Our mission is to deter future conflicts and protect national interests.

Job Title: Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer

We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you'll be responsible for designing and developing RF communications hardware and telemetry systems for our hypersonic test platforms and weapon systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop RF communications hardware and telemetry systems for our hypersonic test platforms and weapon systems.
  • Lead the development of software-defined radio (SDR) products for our weapon systems.
  • Collaborate with our engineering leadership team to ensure successful project execution.
  • Develop and maintain link budgets and analysis related to communications or remote sensing systems.
  • Design and implement RF systems, including radio astronomy, SIGINT, ELINT, radar, or wireless communications.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in RF engineering.
  • Experience with modeling/analysis tools/software such as HFSS, CST, ADS, MATLAB, C/C++, and/or Python.
  • Experience with RF test equipment such as VNA, spectrum analyzer, etc.
  • Experience creating and maintaining link budgets and analysis related to communications or remote sensing systems.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Graduate degree in electrical engineering with emphasis in microwave/RF engineering.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in a relevant field.
  • Experience designing RF systems, including radio astronomy, SIGINT, ELINT, radar, or wireless communications.
  • Experience modeling RF and channel impairments such as multipath, phase noise, group delay, fading, and nonlinear distortion.
  • Experience with basic principles of antenna theory.
  • Experience with software-defined radios and frameworks, such as GNU Radio.
Additional Requirements:
  • Willing and able to work extended hours and/or weekends with minimal notification to meet critical deadlines leading up to major milestones.
  • Able to travel up to 10% on an ongoing basis.
Leadership Qualities:
  • Bias to action and creative problem-solving.
  • High commitment and high initiative.
  • Clear communicator.

Castelion is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, and three weeks of paid time off per year. All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment with Castelion.



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