RF Systems Engineer

Hermeus

Atlanta, GA

On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with hands-on RF systems experience working in defense aviation or aerospace environments.

Best fit for

Candidates with RF hardware design and integration experience in aerospace or defense systems
— “Define RF system requirements, architectures, interfaces, and verification approaches.”
Engineers with a preference for practical, hands-on work over theoretical design
— “Bias toward action and willingness to work hands-on with hardware.”

Things to consider

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required due to export control compliance
— “must either be a 'U.S. person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.”
Travel is a significant commitment, potentially on short notice for field support
— “Ability to travel on short notice for integration, ground test, or flight test support.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with RF test equipment and hands-on hardware troubleshooting
— “Experience with RF/electrical test equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.”
Showcase your background in RF system analysis and documentation of test results
— “Analyze RF test and flight data, document results, and communicate risks and recommendations.”
Demonstrate your experience with RF system design and integration from concept to hardware
— “Move quickly from architecture to hardware integration and test.”
Include specific examples of RF system development in aerospace or defense contexts
— “Aerospace, defense, aircraft, spacecraft, UAV, missile, or flight test experience.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

define RF system requirements
design and test RF hardware
integrate RF systems
analyze RF data

Typical background

electrical engineeringRF systems experience

Skills & requirements

Required

RF FundamentalsElectrical Systems ExperienceRF TestingTroubleshootingCross-functional Collaboration

Preferred

HFSSCSTFEKOADSPythonEmi/emc Testing

Stack & domain

RF SystemsAntennasRadiosTelemetryCommunicationElectrical SystemsRF Test EquipmentTroubleshootingIntegrationTestFlight TestData AnalysisModulation SchemesPrototypingEmi/emcQualification TestingAgile Hardware DevelopmentTeamworkProblem-solvingAdaptabilityDefenseAviation

About the role

Original posting from Hermeus via Lever

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.
About The Role:
This role requires strong RF fundamentals, broad electrical systems experience, and the ability to move quickly from architecture to hardware integration and test. You will work closely with avionics, GNC, flight software, manufacturing, quality, test, and operations teams to deliver reliable communication, telemetry, navigation, and sensor/instrumentation systems.
Responsibilities::
Define RF system requirements, architectures, interfaces, and verification approaches.
Develop block diagrams, link budgets, interface documentation, test plans, and integration procedures.
Design, build, integrate, and test RF hardware including antennas, radios, RF modules, cabling, connectors, and supporting electrical assemblies.
Execute RF testing, including conducted RF tests, antenna measurements, environmental testing, and system-level validation.
Troubleshoot RF performance issues and drive corrective actions through design, build, integration, and test.
Support aircraft and ground station integration, ground test, flight test, and off-nominal troubleshooting.
Analyze RF test and flight data, document results, and communicate risks and recommendations.
Support regulatory coordination related to FCC, FAA, AFTRCC, and other RF spectrum or flight test requirements.
Requirements::
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
4+ years of experience with RF, antenna, radio, telemetry, communication, or electrical systems.
Experience with RF/electrical test equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.
Strong RF fundamentals, including propagation, impedance matching, VSWR, gain/loss, noise figure, filtering, and link performance.
Experience developing RF test plans, procedures, setups, or data analysis workflows.
Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills in lab, integration, or test environments.
Ability to work cross-functionally and clearly communicate technical tradeoffs, results, risks, and recommendations.
Bias toward action and willingness to work hands-on with hardware.
Preferred Skills and Experience::
Master’s degree focused on antennas, RF systems, microwave circuits, communications, or related field.
Experience with L, S, C, Ku, or Ka-band systems.
Aerospace, defense, aircraft, spacecraft, UAV, missile, or flight test experience.
Experience with antennas, telemetry, radios, navigation, communication links, or RF instrumentation.
Familiarity with modulation schemes such as QAM, BPSK, QPSK, or SOQPSK.
Experience with HFSS, CST, FEKO, ADS, MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.
Hands-on prototyping skills, including soldering, cable fabrication, and connectorization.
EMI/EMC or qualification testing experience, including MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-464, or DO-160.
Startup, rapid prototyping, or agile hardware development experience.
Ability to travel on short notice for integration, ground test, or flight test support.
The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.
At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.
Benefits:
Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Source: Hermeus careers (Lever)