Senior RF Systems Engineer

5 hours ago


Lanham, Maryland, United States AST SpaceMobile Full time
RF Engineer Job Description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a highly skilled RF Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and developing RF systems and subsystems for our space-based cellular broadband network.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop RF systems and subsystems, including antennas, digital baseband, and modems.
  • Perform trade-off studies for various RF system and subsystem architectures.
  • Conduct RF component and system-level testing with RF equipment for space applications.
  • Assist teams in decision-making for equipment needed and provide integration support of equipment on the satellite level.
Requirements:
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or 4 years of equivalent experience with some RF coursework.
  • Understanding of basic RF concepts and RF systems.
  • Hands-on experience with Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, and VNA.
  • Familiarity with LabView programming or similar test control and data acquisition programs.
  • Experience using basic electronic equipment such as oscilloscope, multimeter, and power supplies.
  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to clearly communicate with engineering, technical support, and management.
  • Deep understanding of RF measurement such as S-parameter, Noise figure, Phase noise, and P1dB.
  • Basic understanding of communication systems like MODCOD, SNR, and Dynamic Range.
  • Deep understanding of various antennas or antenna systems, including high gain, low gain, and phase array antennas.
  • Ability to communicate promptly with team members as needed and process test results with proper format and interpret the RF test results.

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at-will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by 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.



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