Xona Space Systems
Sr. RF Engineer
Burlingame, California · Senior
No sponsorshipDetected 64 days ago
CybersecurityANSYSPCB DesignRF EngineeringCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.
- RF Engineer at Xona, you'll be designing, implementing, testing, and optimizing RF systems to enable our next-generation GNSS system.
Requirements
- Ability to interpret PCBA schematics and layout drawings.
- Familiarity with PCB ECAD tools such as Altium.
- Knowledge of typical performance metrics for RF communications systems.
- Familiarity with 3D EM simulations tools such as Ansys HFSS.
- Familiarity with RF circuit simulation tools, such as Keysight ADS or AWR Microwave Office.
- Hands-on experience with RF test set-ups and calibrations.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-team collaborative environment.
Nice to have
- 5 years of RF engineering experience
- Experience with space RF electronics, with an understanding of phenomena such as multipaction.
- Knowledge/experience with GNSS systems.
- Implementation of passive or active RF sub-systems whether on the bench or on PCBs.
- For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
- For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Company info
- With Pulsar - the world's most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit - Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.
- From spacecraft payload electronics to ground monitoring systems, your work will ensure the end-to-end RF broadcast system delivers Xona's high-accuracy and high-precision PNT service.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i
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