RF Electrical Engineer - Field Propulsion Technologies Inc

Job Overview:  This pivotal role involves supporting researchers and engineers in prototyping and testing HF and VHF RF systems to validate composite antennas. The successful candidate will need a strong understanding of antenna designs and experience modeling radiation patterns from unconventional antennas. The job will encompass everything from debugging and characterizing HF to VHF RF power systems and antennas. Operating and using all types of RF test equipment is a key requirement for this position, as is the ability to tune VHF systems for different frequencies, from strip lines to low-frequency circuits.

We seek a self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively with researchers to validate a new mathematical model for radiation. The successful candidate will be familiar with and understand higher mathematics, from Lorentz transformations to Clifford Algebras. A deep understanding of these mathematical models is not required, but a successful candidate must be willing to learn new mathematical methods not covered in college engineering mathematics. MATLAB will be used to model newderivations of Maxwell’s equations, and a basic understanding of these derivations will be a plus for this job. Having an advanced ARRL license is a plus for this position. A solid understanding of the vector equations of electromagnetics is required, and familiarity with electromagnetic gauges and when they are valid is beneficial. This position will use advanced technologies to break the electromagnetic gauges, and understanding these physical processes is a plus. Strong troubleshooting skills for antennas and the ability to solve radiation issues are necessary. We are committed to providing our team with a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with researchers and technicians to understand their specific

antenna and power system test system requirements.

Develop and implement HF and VHF power systems and their antennas.

Source HF and VHF equipment and test equipment for characterizing composite

antennas.

Familiarity with setting up, operating, and maintaining RF antenna systems is

essential.

Screening and characterizing different non-conventual composite antennas to

determine the internal and external parameters.

Experience designing and debugging thermal emission devices and circuits is a

plus for this job.

Providing regular reports on the status of multiple projects is required.

Confirm and verify product performance by designing tests.

Qualifications

Electrical Engineering or other STEM degree or equivalent experience is

required.

Understanding of advanced mathematics beyond the usual vector equations of

physics and electrical engineering is needed

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Experience simulating RF circuits using MATLAB or COMSOL is needed for this

position.

Industry exposure to RF System design & analysis, preferably spacecraft

applications, is a plus.

Designing and troubleshooting antenna and HF and VHF power systems is

required.

Work Environment: 

This role is primarily office and electronics lab-based. Our company is a startup with flexible work schedules and variable working roles. It is rapidly growing and offers the potential for rapid advancement for the right individual.   

 Physical Requirements: 

The job may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, extensive use of computers, test equipment, phones, and occasional travel. Some heavy lifting and physical work may be needed at the start and then taper off after a week.

Job Benefits: 

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays