Senior RF Engineer

Company Description

Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.

Seeking a talented and highly motivated RF Engineer that will contribute to the development of RF payloads for space applications.

• This candidate will be an architect for RF payload system concepts involving integration of RF/Digital Processors with typical satellite RF chain elements (including but not limited to) oscillators, frequency converters, filters, power amplifiers and antennas.
• Will have experience working with RF/Digital processors and software defined radios, including understanding of basic DSP waveforms.
• Candidate must have experience designing with high speed ADCs and DACs.
• Experience in designing using microstrip, stripline and lumped element components.
• Experience in architecting entire RF/Microwave systems and performing trade studies to optimize various aspects of the RF system.
• Experience designing high-speed clocking chains.
• Will have experience with full RF system level link budget and RF system budget analysis.
• Will manage requirements for proposals and designs at the system level and/or the module level.
• Will bring new and creative solutions to the table.
• Capable of contributing to, leading and/or documenting a technical proposal effort.
• Candidate must have an understanding of RF and communication parameters including, but not limited to, SNR, SINAD, SFDR, ENOB, IMD3, NPR, Noise Figure, Return Loss, Insertion Loss and S-Parameters.
• Supports hands‑on efforts in the lab from prototype through flight and system integration.
• Interfaces with subject matter experts and providers of various subsystem products and technologies including technical coordination of subcontractors.
• Proficient in RF circuit design software (AWR Microwave Office preferred).
• Able to multiplex between multiple assignments, each of which is in various degrees of completion.
• Experience creating all necessary engineering documentation (design documentation, lab procedures), performing circuit analysis related to RF/Microwave circuits and using all methods of lab measurements is required.
• Proficient in schematic capture (Mentor Graphics tools preferred).
• Ability to work with the board layout group to develop PCBs is required.

• BSEE Required.
• Experience with RF Systems for space is a must.
• Experience designing RF Hardware is required.
• Experience in development and delivery of space RF/digital processing systems and RF payloads, including analysis and test.
• Understanding of RF communications terminology and concepts needed to design a RF system from the antenna to the digital payload and back.
• Experience in analog to digital and digital to analog conversion.
• Experience analyzing antenna designs and performance parameters.
• Experience with RF analysis using tools including (but not limited to) AWR Microwave Office, AWR VSS, HFSS and Matlab.
• Experience with high‑speed clocking solutions for RF components.
• Understanding of DSP and modulation concepts.
• Design experience of satellite RF communication system components is a plus.
• Experience with high‑profile briefings to internal executives and customers.
• Experience working in multi‑disciplinary teams (hardware/software) to produce advanced RF payloads and/or digital systems.
• Proven ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, perform trade studies, conduct major design reviews (e.g. PDR and/or CDR).
• Experience with proposal development, technical and cost submissions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers.
• Hands‑on hardware experience with flight hardware.
• Knowledge of RF test and measurement.
• Excellent Microsoft office skills.

Compensation:
Base pay range is $130,000 - $185,000 depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year‑end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

US Citizenship Required.

Applications will be accepted until 1/16/26.

Senior Rf Engineer
• Greenwood Village, CO, United States