Senior RF Systems Engineer
Hermeus· Engineering – Avionics Hardware
Los Angeles, CA$138.6k - $187.5kFull-timePosted 8mo ago
About the role
Senior RF Systems Engineer responsible for identifying RF hardware requirements, creating system architectures, and building/testing/integrating RF solutions on aircraft and ground station, working with a multi-disciplinary team.
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.
Qualifications
- 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/Ka-Band frequencies.
Skills
Required:RF system design and testingRF simulation and modelingTest equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzers, RF power meters)EM propagation concepts (impedance matching, Smith Chart, VSWR, NF, P1dB, IIP3)
Nice to have:Digital modulation (QAM, BPSK, QPSK, SOQPSK)Scripting for test automationPrototyping and solderingRegulatory knowledge (FCC, FAA, AFTRCC)HFSS or antenna simulation toolsAntenna design and tradeoffsEMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461Airborne vehicle experienceStartup/agile environment experiencePython or scripting
Benefits
- Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
- Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
- Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
- Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Hermeus
Building the world's fastest aircraft.
Building the world's fastest aircraft.
aerospacehigh-speed aircrafthypersonic aircrafthigh-Mach aircraft
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