RF Systems Engineer
Hermeus· Engineering – Avionics Hardware
Atlanta, GA$138.6k - $187.5kFull-timePosted 1w ago
About the role
Role requiring strong RF fundamentals and broad electrical systems experience to move from architecture to hardware integration and test, collaborating across avionics, GNC, flight software, manufacturing, quality, test, and operations to deliver communication, telemetry, navigation, and sensor/instrumentation systems.
Responsibilities
- Define RF system requirements, architectures, interfaces, and verification approaches.
- Develop block diagrams, link budgets, interface documentation, test plans, and integration procedures.
- Design, build, integrate, and test RF hardware including antennas, radios, RF modules, cabling, connectors, and supporting electrical assemblies.
- Execute RF testing, including conducted RF tests, antenna measurements, environmental testing, and system-level validation.
- Troubleshoot RF performance issues and drive corrective actions through design, build, integration, and test.
- Support aircraft and ground station integration, ground test, flight test, and off-nominal troubleshooting.
- Analyze RF test and flight data, document results, and communicate risks and recommendations.
- Support regulatory coordination related to FCC, FAA, AFTRCC, and other RF spectrum or flight test requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience with RF, antenna, radio, telemetry, communication, or electrical systems.
- Experience with RF/electrical test equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.
- Strong RF fundamentals, including propagation, impedance matching, VSWR, gain/loss, noise figure, filtering, and link performance.
- Experience developing RF test plans, procedures, setups, or data analysis workflows.
- Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills in lab, integration, or test environments.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and clearly communicate technical tradeoffs, results, risks, and recommendations.
- Bias toward action and willingness to work hands-on with hardware.
Skills
Required:RF system design and verificationAntennas and RF hardwareRF testing and measurement
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.
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