{"id":4415,"date":"2026-09-28T12:47:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T12:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=4415"},"modified":"2026-09-28T12:51:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T12:51:02","slug":"senior-rf-engineer-ii-4","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/senior-rf-engineer-ii-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior RF Engineer II"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"_263bbd74 _0ee6cb0f _22c72fc5 _407a4d57 _8fb72cba f8867eca c1fded87 _1d6a4537\">\n<h2 class=\"c239a6d3 _26cb8491 _6146362d d3eedc5b _0c43530b _694d5e63 _88e6d7d9 _9fcfe32c _128e8e17 _57bd96e5 ca310c5f\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"c239a6d3 ce067766 d3eedc5b _0c43530b b9a5bb53 _0c1095a0 _9fcfe32c _128e8e17 _57bd96e5 ca310c5f _5ae05729\"><span class=\"_42430e90 bae656dd _8aa69fc1 _1d6a4537\" 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=\"e3120df0 b2597d90 _1d6a4537\">\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=\"c239a6d3 ce067766 d3eedc5b _0c43530b b9a5bb53 _0c1095a0 _9fcfe32c _128e8e17 _57bd96e5 ca310c5f _5ae05729\"><span class=\"_42430e90 bae656dd _8aa69fc1 _1d6a4537\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Preferred Experience<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"e3120df0 b2597d90 _1d6a4537\">\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=\"c239a6d3 ce067766 d3eedc5b _0c43530b b9a5bb53 _0c1095a0 _9fcfe32c _128e8e17 _57bd96e5 ca310c5f _5ae05729\"><span class=\"_42430e90 bae656dd _8aa69fc1 _1d6a4537\" 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. 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