Senior Electrical Engineer - RFSoC
Senior Electrical Engineer - RFSoC
Lead RF and mixed-signal electronics design for aerospace and satellite systems, including RFSoC, ADC/DAC, PCB/PCBA, FPGA integration, verification, and documentation. Requires 5+ years in mixed-signal design, a degree in EE or related field, and U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and integration of RF and mixed-signal electronics for mission-critical aerospace and satellite systems. The role focuses on RFSoC-based solutions, high-speed data converters (ADC/DAC), mixed-signal PCB/PCBA design, and FPGA firmware integration to meet stringent performance, reliability and ECSS/avionics standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead architecture, design and implementation of mixed-signal and RF systems using RFSoC platforms, and ADC/DACs.
- Develop and review mixed-signal PCB and PCBA designs, including component selection, signal integrity, power distribution, and layout for RF and high-speed digital sections (DDR, PCIe).
- Develop and integrate FPGA firmware and software for RFSoC, using tools such as Vivado, Vitis and PetaLinux where applicable.
- Implement JESD204 interfaces and ensure robust high-speed data paths between converters and FPGAs.
- Collaborate with system engineers, RF engineers and mechanical teams to define requirements, perform trade studies and support system integration for spacecraft, satellite and avionics applications.
- Plan and execute verification, validation and test campaigns, including RF characterization, mixed-signal functional tests and environmental qualification to meet ECSS and mission-critical standards.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, design reviews, test procedures, and compliance artifacts for aerospace certification.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers, review designs, and drive continuous improvement in design practices and tools.
- Engage with suppliers and manufacturing partners to support PCBA fabrication, assembly and test, and resolve production issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; PhD a plus.
- Minimum 5+ years experience in mixed-signal electronics design with a strong emphasis on RF and high-speed digital systems.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with RFSoC platforms and integrating ADCs/DACs in system designs.
- Strong PCB/PCBA design experience for mixed-signal and RF circuits; proficiency with Altium or similar layout tools.
- Experience with FPGA development flows and toolchains (Vivado, Vitis); PetaLinux experience is desirable.
- Practical knowledge of JESD204, DDR, and PCIe interfaces and associated signal integrity practices.
- Solid understanding of RF principles, radiofrequency circuit design and measurements.
- Experience in aerospace, satellite, spacecraft, avionics or other mission-critical systems and familiarity with ECSS standards preferred.
- Familiarity with AMD/Xilinx device families and tool ecosystems.
- Proven debugging, test and validation skills, including RF test equipment and methodologies.
- Strong communication skills, ability to work in cross-functional teams, and prior experience mentoring junior engineers.
Benefits
- Equity
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K with match
- PTO
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Salary
$180000 - $220000 USD per year