Electrical Engineer (RF & Phased Array)

Farcast

• $150K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in board-level design, bring-up, manufacturing, and testing.
  • Strong working knowledge of schematic capture and layout of high-density PCBs in Orcad or Allegro.
  • Experience with DFM/DFT/DFX methodologies.
  • Familiarity with IPC standards for PCB manufacturing, assembly, and test.
  • Demonstrated experience with general EE test equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Design schematic and layout of mixed-signal, RF, power, and digital circuitry.
  • Contribute to system architecture decisions, including power networks, thermal management, and component selection.
  • Deliver PCB/PCBA builds using HDI technology successfully.
  • Develop and execute PCBA test plans focusing on IEC compliance and reliability for outdoor products.

Benefits

  • Meaningful company stock ownership.
  • Unlimited PTO plus 20+ days of company shutdown.
  • Parental leave designed by parents for parents.
  • 401k with 5% company matching.
  • $13,600 in annual perks (wellness, commute, and meals).
  • Individualized health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to design high-density electronics for Satellite User Terminal applications. This role is deeply hands-on and spans schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, and production support. The engineer in this role will design mixed-signal, power, and digital circuitry in close coordination with RF, systems, mechanical, and manufacturing teams, contributing to system-level architecture decisions including power distribution, thermal strategy, and component selection. Successful candidates have delivered complex HDI PCBAs into production and are comfortable balancing performance, manufacturability, compliance, and cost. Responsibilities • Design schematic and layout of mixed-signal, RF, power, and digital circuitry. • Contribute to system architecture decisions, including power networks, thermal management, and component selection. • Successful delivery of PCB/PCBA builds using HDI technology. • Develop and execute PCBA test plans with an emphasis on International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) compliance and reliability across environmental conditions for an outdoor product. Required Experience • Strong working knowledge and experience with schematic capture and layout of high-density PCBs in Orcad or Allegro • Working knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity • 5+ years of hands-on experience in board-level design, bring-up, manufacturing, and testing • Experience with DFM/DFT/DFX • Experience with IPC standards for PCB manufacturing, assembly, and test • Established track record of designing and releasing electronics into production, ensuring manufacturability and cost efficiency • Demonstrated experience with general EE test equipment Education • BSEE is required, MS is preferred What Makes You Stand Out • Previous experience with HDI in high-reliability electronics • Working knowledge of RF design principles, including transmission line theory and practical implementation in PCB layout. • Experience testing complex digital, power, and RF systems, including active antenna modules or phased arrays • Experience in regulated industries such as aviation or automotive fields Base Salary • Final compensation package will include a competitive base salary, meaningful company stock options, and a comprehensive package of cash and non-cash benefits. The final package will be tailored to the candidate's experience, impact, and role scope. • Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000 a year Offered Benefits • Meaningful company stock ownership • Unlimited PTO plus 20+ days of company shutdown • Parental leave designed by parents for parents • 401k with 5% company matching • $13,600 in annual perks (wellness, commute, and meals) • Individualized health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family In-Person Requirement • All employees are expected to be at the office, in person, for a minimum of two days per week Export Control Requirement • To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, all applicants and employees must hold U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

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