Senior RF Systems Engineer

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. 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. 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.

Minimum 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

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns