Vast RF Engineer at Vast to support the development of systems for human-rated space stations. Responsible for owning RF products from development through mission service and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Own one or more RF products from development testing through mission service
Own subject matter expertise over the purpose and function of your RF components in the context of the overall RF system
Plan the design, manufacturing, testing, integration, and delivery to the vehicle and coordinate the schedule with interfacing teams and project management
Document and review your work output with peers through trade studies and design reviews
Manage relationships with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, test engineers, manufacturing engineers, thermal engineers, and avionics engineers
Manage vendors and clearly communicate requirements, deliverables, and schedule
Define test plans and procedures for acceptance and qualification testing
Define and document checkout tests to validate proper operation during and after integration at the vehicle level
Support mission operations as a subject matter expert on your components
Qualification
Familiarity with RF test equipmentFamiliarity with programmingProduct management experienceExperience using standard CAD/EDA toolsAdditional RequirementsDetailed familiarity with RF components
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other relevant engineering or science discipline
Familiarity with RF test equipment
Familiarity with digital RF communication theory, components, and fundamentals
Familiarity with programming
Product management experience
Preferred
Expertise with detailed concepts in RF communication
Expertise with lab measurements for RF systems
Familiarity with RF antenna and propagation concepts
