Senior RF Engineer II - Radar

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with space-based radar systems including system integration and mission operations, including imaging modes, processing, and performance assessment
• Strong understanding of orbital mechanics and spacecraft systems including how orbit parameters affect radar performance
• Working knowledge of spacecraft subsystems including power, thermal, ADCS, and their impact on radar payload design
• Strong radar system knowledge including waveform design, pulse compression, and Doppler processing
• Solid theoretical and practical understanding of RF systems including link budgets, linearity, and noise analysis
• Experience developing and delivering radar/RF systems from requirements through testing for space applications
• Proficiency with radar simulation tools and orbital analysis software
• Experience with radar testing including range measurements and RF performance characterization
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

• Existing DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Extensive experience in space-grade radar system design and environmental testing
• Knowledge of advanced SAR techniques (GMTI, InSAR, polarimetry) for space platforms
• This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
• Anticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance.
• Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package , giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts.
• Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

WHAT TO EXPECT

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