Venturi Astrolab, Inc. is hiring: Sr. RF Avionics Hardware Engineer in Hawthorne

Sr. RF Avionics Hardware Engineer

Department: Avionics

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hawthorne, California

Reporting To: Jesse Keller

Compensation: $153,000 - $196,000 / year

Description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.

As a Sr. RF Avionics Engineer, you will be responsible for full component and system ownership throughout the entire design lifecycle. You will play a pivotal role in architecting rover RF avionics systems and designing state-of-the-art communication systems for the lunar surface. You will be joining a company at the ground-level and have immense influence over the future of lunar exploration.

What You'll Do:

• Design RF and communication hardware focused on extra-planetary surface applications
• Develop RF hardware designs and interface specifications
• Interface with other engineers to ensure seamless subsystem integration of RF, mechanical, electrical, and software systems
• Develop test plans/procedures to support the execution of test events
• Lead Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and resolutions
• Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment

What's Prepared You:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering or mathematics)
• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft RF hardware design and/or RF component design (academic and personal projects apply)
• Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate of Science degree in RF/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering or related science or technology field
• Experience with environmental testing for space electronics such as thermal, vibration, TVAC, radiation, and EMI/EMC testing per standards such as SMC-S-016
• Experience in one or more of RF circuits, antennas, amplifiers, software-defined radios, RF filters
• Experience with RF test equipment such as vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzers, power meters, etc.
• Familiarity with RF modeling and analysis software tools such as Ansys Electronics Desktop HFSS, Altair FEKO, Keysight ADS, Cadence AWR Microwave Office
• Familiarity with digital communications systems & theory, including spread spectrum, forward error correction, and modulation types such as BPSK, QPSK, GMSK, etc.
• Good communication, analytical, and organizational skills

What We Offer:

• Work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
• Ownership in the company
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with matching
• Flexible time off and parental leave
• On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches
• Flexible work environment