Staff Radio Frequency Engineer

Job overview

The Staff Radio Frequency Engineer role is onsite in Austin, Texas. Compensation is not specified. The position supports CesiumAstro’s development of communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. The engineer owns RF circuits and systems across the development lifecycle, from concept and requirements through design, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support. The work advances the company’s RF hardware products and includes technical reviews, customer communication, and proposal support.

What you'll do

• Design and analyze board-level RF circuits and systems
• develop schematics, PCB layouts, simulations, and test designs
• work on phased-array communication components including RF front ends, frequency converters, synthesizers, filters, beamformers, power dividers, and antennas
• support requirements, part selection, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit product support
• present design reviews and contribute to proposals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff rf engineer

radio frequency

rf electronics

phased arrays

pcb design

satellite communications

austin tx

cesiumastro

hardware design

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company stock options
• health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.

Why this role

Requires a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering and eight years of RF electronics experience. U.S. export-control eligibility is required.

About the employer

CesiumAstro is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.