AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.
Summary:
The Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the RF System on the satellite.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Will be the subject matter expert on RF communication systems, subsystems and components, particularly the RF transceivers and filters.
- Responsible for design and analysis of the satellite RF systems, including the Q/V band gateway link system and lower frequency user link system.
- Management of major suppliers for the RF systems.
- Development of RF system test plan.
- Works with testing team for test result reviews, non-conformance investigation, and resolution.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in RF systems with undergraduate college degree OR 3 years experience with an advanced degree in RF communications/electrical engineering fields or other related fields OR 10 years experience in RF systems without degree.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with other engineers.
- RF component and/or system level design experience with PCB.
- RF equipment with strong hands-on experience – VNA, Noise figure, P1dB Measurement.
- Flexibility/adaptability in a fast-paced & dynamic environment.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
Preferred Qualifications:
- RF architecture trade-off
- Link budget analysis and cascaded line up analysis
- RF block diagram proposal
- Frequency planning
- System level of understanding like phase noise, linearity to EVM/SNR/NPR
- Experience with satellite payload design/analysis and/or wireless communications
- Supplier management skills
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by 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.
