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Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.\n Seeking a talented and highly motivated RF Design Engineer that will contribute to the development of electronic radio-frequency systems for space vehicle applications.\nThe RF Engineer 3 will:\nDesign front-end RF signal-chain circuits and assemblies for space vehicle communication and signal analysis systems using filters, amplifiers, mixers, couplers, impedance matching networks, and related components\nDesign stable, low-phase noise oscillators and distribution networks\nDesign RF digitizer circuits and assemblies using multi-GSPS ADC/DAC components\nCooperate with project teams over the course of RF system development to establish technical requirements, perform system trade studies, conduct design reviews, and track delivery schedule\nCollaborate with RF group members and other SEAKR engineers to ensure that all multidisciplinary requirements can be satisfied in the assigned designs\nCreate engineering documentation according to SEAKR’s workflow\nSupport PCB layout engineers to ensure circuit boards will meet RF performance requirements\nVerify design performance with systematic laboratory measurements of engineering models\nPerform worst case RF circuit analysis following SEAKR procedures\nAssist in troubleshooting questionable RF hardware identified during test\nEffectively balance time spent on multiple concurrent assignments\nProvide training and guidance to less experienced RF engineers at SEAKR\nCollaborate with RF Engineering Group to improve hardware development processes\nCreate clear reports and deliver summary presentations to product and project leadership\n BSEE or equivalent university degree\nUnderstanding of RF circuit theory, including transmission line propagation and coupling\nUnderstanding of oscillator and clock circuit operation and key performance parameters\nUnderstanding of RF circuit and signal characterization and key performance parameters: Sij, Zij, Return Loss, Insertion Loss, SNR, SINAD, SFDR, ENOB, IMD3, NPR, and Noise Figure\nUnderstanding of printed circuit board fabrication and automated assembly processes\nSkills in schematic capture (Siemens Xpedition tools preferred)\nSkills in RF design and analysis using commercial EDA tools (Cadence/AWR Microwave Office or Keysight ADS preferred)\nExperience in 3D EM field modeling with CAD tools (Ansys SIwave & HFSS preferred)\nExperience in RF component and circuit verification measurements using multi-GHz VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Signal Analyzers, Vector Signal Sources, and/or Phase Noise Analyzers\nExperience designing front-end RF receiver and transmitter circuits\nExperience designing oscillator and distribution circuits with low phase noise\nExperience in RF circuit board layout and transmission line design\nExperience working in collaborative design where success depends on collective efforts\nExcellent communication skills\nExperience in presenting briefings to internal project teams\nUnderstanding of sampling and signal processing in digital RF systems is a plus\n Compensation: Base salary range is $100,000-130,000/year, 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.\nSEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\nUS Citizenship Required\nApplications will be accepted until 10/9/26.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3718,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Retirement plans","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Space & Aerospace","Satellite Manufacturing","Ground Systems"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-18T21:27:10Z"}],"liveness":{"score":30,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.552,"p_room":0.55,"age_days":19,"expected_fill_days":14,"reasons":["conf:3","velocity","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":130000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/seakr-engineering-rf-design-engineer-iii-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/seakr-engineering-rf-design-engineer-iii-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T19:28:49Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2033,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":2967,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}