{"id":4128,"date":"2026-07-22T09:34:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T09:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=4128"},"modified":"2026-07-22T09:39:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T09:39:48","slug":"senior-rf-engineer-ii","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/senior-rf-engineer-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior RF Engineer II"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"eb5c4f8f _69a63018 _39ac3429 _75997f3a e8bb718a _9e2cc89d _19daad05 f2d1eb30\">\n<h2 class=\"_3c007f19 ca6f9e0a _102e8ef7 _5b865fee _939faa0a _94b52ad2 ca805a51 _22374c1c _52af80f5 _48a35240 acb1cdea\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_3c007f19 fde13a77 _5b865fee _939faa0a b5eaf02f _4e72414b _22374c1c _52af80f5 _48a35240 acb1cdea _49782689\"><span class=\"_6e3c5d48 _611b3503 f2d1eb30\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">At <strong>CesiumAstro<\/strong>, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.<\/p>\n<p>We are looking to add a <strong>Senior RF Engineer II<\/strong> to our team. The ideal candidate has experience in board-level RF electronics design. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge RF hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p>In this position, you will be responsible for RF circuits and systems through all phases of the development process. The ideal candidate will be proficient in board-level schematic design and PCB layout of RF circuits, and system-level communications concepts such as link budgets and modulation schemes. The work will include many aspects of phased array communication systems, including RF front-ends, frequency converters and synthesizers, filters, beamformers, power dividers, and phased array antennas.<\/p>\n<p>As a Cesium hardware team member, you will be responsible for RF hardware designs from initial concept through requirements definition, part selection, detailed design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support of Cesium&#8217;s products. Hardware design tasks will include block diagrams, detailed schematics, PCB layout and routing, simulations, and test design.<\/p>\n<p>The successful candidate will also present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_1ca39aad _007bd64b f2d1eb30\">\n<li>A Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) from an accredited university or institution.<\/li>\n<li>6+ years of industry experience in design and analysis of RF electronics design, analysis, test, and troubleshooting.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with professional simulation tools such as CST and ADS, as well as EDA tools such Altium.<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_3c007f19 fde13a77 _5b865fee _939faa0a b5eaf02f _4e72414b _22374c1c _52af80f5 _48a35240 acb1cdea _49782689\"><span class=\"_6e3c5d48 _611b3503 f2d1eb30\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Preferred Experience<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_1ca39aad _007bd64b f2d1eb30\">\n<li>Experience with MATLAB or other programming languages.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in aerospace electronics design, development, and qualification.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of worst-case circuit analysis, failure method and criticality analyses, and reliability analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with antenna design.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of EMI\/EMC design and mitigation techniques.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_3c007f19 fde13a77 _5b865fee _939faa0a b5eaf02f _4e72414b _22374c1c _52af80f5 _48a35240 acb1cdea _49782689\"><span class=\"_6e3c5d48 _611b3503 f2d1eb30\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate\u2019s work experience, education\/training, and key skills.<\/p>\n<p>Please be aware that many roles will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including new starter\u2019s nationality, any previous or dual nationalities held, place of birth and country of residence may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.<\/p>\n<p><em>Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.<\/p>\n<p><\/em>We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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