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Lynk

Senior RF/Electrical Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$110K - $143K/yr

Job Summary As a Senior RF/Electrical Engineer at Lynk, you will be responsible for wearing many ... You will be responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, optimization and enhancement of ...

Cymertek

Hardware Design Engineer

Tysons, VA · On-site

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Hardware Design Engineer LOCATION Tysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Knowledge of signal integrity and RF design * Experience with IoT hardware integration

Cymertek

Hardware Design Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

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Hardware Design Engineer LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Knowledge of signal integrity and RF design * Experience with IoT hardware integration

Cymertek

Hardware Design Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

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Hardware Design Engineer LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Knowledge of signal integrity and RF design * Experience with IoT hardware integration

Lynk

RF/Electrical Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Job Summary As an RF/Electrical Engineer at Lynk, you will be responsible for wearing many hats in ... You will be responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, optimization and enhancement of ...

One Way Ventures

RF/Electrical Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$85 - $115/hr

Job Summary As an RF/Electrical Engineer at Lynk, you will be responsible for wearing many hats in ... You will be responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, optimization and enhancement of ...

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Cymertek

RF Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

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Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and innovative RF Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced radio frequency systems. In ...

Cymertek

RF Engineer

Tysons, VA · On-site

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Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and innovative RF Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced radio frequency systems. In ...

Cymertek Corporation

RF Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$105 - $145/hr

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Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and innovative RF Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced radio frequency systems. In ...

Cymertek

RF Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

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Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and innovative RF Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced radio frequency systems. In ...

Cymertek Corporation

RF Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

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RF Engineer LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Design and test RF systems * Analyze and optimize RF performance * Develop and simulate RF circuits

KBR, Inc.

Sr RF Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$183K - $274K/yr

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Title: Sr RF Systems Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions ... Attend Enterprise, System, Subsystem and Segment level design reviews and program management ...

KBR

Sr RF Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$183K - $274K/yr

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Title: Sr RF Systems Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions ... Attend Enterprise, System, Subsystem and Segment level design reviews and program management ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Senior RF Systems Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

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Job Number: R0243334 RF Systems Engineer, Senior The Opportunity: Are you looking for an ... Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them ...

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What does a Sr RF Design Engineer do?

A Sr RF (Radio Frequency) Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing RF circuits and systems used in wireless communication devices, such as cell phones, radios, and satellite equipment. They work on tasks like creating circuit layouts, performing simulations, testing prototypes, and troubleshooting issues to ensure optimal performance and regulatory compliance. Sr RF Design Engineers often collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate RF solutions into larger products and oversee the transition from design to production. Their expertise helps ensure reliable and efficient wireless communication.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr RF Design Engineer?

To thrive as a Sr RF Design Engineer, you need deep expertise in RF/microwave theory, circuit design, and a relevant degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard tools like ADS, HFSS, and network analyzers, as well as familiarity with wireless communication standards, is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills make someone stand out in this role. These skills are essential for designing robust RF systems, ensuring optimal performance, and successfully collaborating on complex engineering projects.

What are some common challenges faced by Sr RF Design Engineers when working on complex wireless projects?

Sr RF Design Engineers often encounter challenges related to balancing performance, cost, and regulatory requirements during the design of advanced wireless systems. They must troubleshoot issues such as signal interference, component non-linearity, and thermal management, all while meeting project deadlines. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—such as hardware engineers, PCB designers, and test engineers—is essential to resolve technical problems and optimize system integration. Staying up to date with evolving wireless standards and emerging technologies is also crucial for success in this role.

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Senior RF/Electrical Engineer

Lynk

Chantilly, VA • On-site

$110K - $143K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

About Lynk
Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to device or D2D technology, and has the world's only commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial D2D system. Today, Lynk allows mobile network operators' subscribers to send and receive text messages to and from space via standard unmodified, mobile devices. Lynk's service has been tested and proven on all seven continents, has regulatory approvals in more than 30 countries and is currently being deployed commercially based on more than 40 MNO commercial service contracts covering approximately 50 countries.
Our technology will enable all 8 billion people on the planet to stay connected with the existing standard phone in their pocket. Everywhere. No matter what.
By joining Lynk, you will have the opportunity to directly touch the lives of billions. Your mission will be to bring mobile broadband to billions, pull hundreds of millions out of poverty, and save countless lives.
Job Summary
As a Senior RF/Electrical Engineer at Lynk, you will be responsible for wearing many hats in the world of radio frequencies, electronics, hardware, and software. You will be responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, optimization and enhancement of our nanosatellite communications payload, and, ultimately, the future constellation network. Some work products will include link budgets analyses, system dimensioning for coverage and capacity including traffic analysis and simulation, initial system design and dimensioning, coverage planning, frequency planning, interference analysis and mitigation techniques. This engineer will also be responsible for supporting the iterative design and test of our nanosatellite payload hardware/electronics and software. This will include working with software defined radios, single-board computers, FPGAs, SoCs, processors, LNAs, and filters - you will also be involved in our payload antenna selection and design. While playing with all this hardware on a bench, you'll probably need to pick up a soldering gun, use a spectrum analyzer, assemble circuits on a breadboard, and/or configure an RF channel simulator.
If you enjoy the challenge of wearing many hats and have a track record of creative thinking to solve unconventional problems, then we look forward to meeting you!
Core Responsibilities
Because Lynk is a small company, the RF/Electrical Engineer will be responsible for straddling engineering work in the domains of RF, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering.
  • Support design of spacecraft payload hardware, including single-board computers, SDRs, FPGAs, SoCs, processors, LNAs, filters, amplifiers, etc., and software design and development.
  • 8+ years of RF/EE experience.
  • Support selection and design of nanosatellite antenna technologies
  • Develop link budget analyses, simulations, traffic/capacity analysis, RF system design and dimensioning, coverage and frequency planning, etc.
  • Support spacecraft payload integration, testing, delivery to launch and spacecraft bus partners/vendors.
  • Designing and planning payload testing configurations on the ground when testing payload communications performance both in-lab and in-orbit.
  • Interface with Systems Engineering team to inform constellation/network architecture and design based on RF communications payload performance.
  • Bench level mechatronics work including testing, integration, assembly, programming and prototyping of electronics hardware and software.
  • Some software-based Systems Engineering analysis.
  • Supporting developing and maintaining technical documentation for payload design and development.
  • Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.

Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree or better in RF or Electrical Engineering.
  • 7+ years of experience working on projects doing design, integration, or test of space hardware.
  • Experience working on projects developing space payload hardware and software, preferably communications systems.
  • Hands-on experience with software-defined radios, antennas, FPGAs, GPUs, CPUs, SoCs, single-board computers, microcontrollers is highly desired.
  • Programming Proficiency in one or more programming languages is highly desired, such as, C++, C, Python, MATLAB, etc.
  • Should have experience working with Linux based systems.
  • Familiarity with VHDL or Verilog and Altera or Xilinx FPGAs is desired.
  • Proficiency with electrical design software, such as Altium is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of RF air interfaces and their use of multiple access schemes such as TDMA, FDMA, OFDMA, CDMA, etc. is highly desired.
  • Hands-on experience with integrating hardware and software systems is desired.
  • Must be good with computers. Fluent in Linux, Windows, and Mac OSX, very capable with Microsoft Office... Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word.
  • Hands-on experience with programming microcontrollers and SDRs is desired.
  • Knowledge of some communications/networking protocols, for instance, IP, TCP/IP, SNMP, SDH/SONET, Ethernet, Carrier Grade Ethernet, DSL, SS7, ISDN, Q2931, B-ISDN, X.25, 802.11, 802.16, SIP, TDMA, FDMA, CDMA, LTE, EDGE, GPRS, HSPA, GSM, etc.

ITAR Requirements
To comply with U.S. Government export control regulations (ITAR), applicants must be one of the following: (i) a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) an asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158. Individuals who do not meet these criteria must be eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. For more information, please refer to the ITAR guidelines.
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Job Location
Chantilly, VA

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