Hermeus

RF Systems Engineer

Atlanta, GA

Sponsorship not specified$139k-$187kDetected 29 days ago

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About the role

This role requires strong RF fundamentals, broad electrical systems experience, and the ability to move quickly from architecture to hardware integration and test.
Execute RF testing, including conducted RF tests, antenna measurements, environmental testing, and system-level validation.
Strong RF fundamentals, including propagation, impedance matching, VSWR, gain/loss, noise figure, filtering, and link performance.

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.
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.
Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today.
By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield.
We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.
You will work closely with avionics, GNC, flight software, manufacturing, quality, test, and operations teams to deliver reliable communication, telemetry, navigation, and sensor/instrumentation systems.

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.
Ability to work cross-functionally and clearly communicate technical tradeoffs, results, risks, and recommendations.
Master's degree focused on antennas, RF systems, microwave circuits, communications, or related field.
Experience with L, S, C, Ku, or Ka-band systems.
Experience with antennas, telemetry, radios, navigation, communication links, or RF instrumentation.
Familiarity with modulation schemes such as QAM, BPSK, QPSK, or SOQPSK.

Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills in lab, integration, or test environments.
Hands-on prototyping skills, including soldering, cable fabrication, and connectorization.

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

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
Equal Opportunity Employer.

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