RF Engineer

About IERUS Technologies

IERUS is a vibrant, growing company supporting a broad spectrum of aerospace customers and missions. From providing engineering solutions for critical missile defense systems to helping send astronauts to the moon and Mars, IERUS employees push the boundaries of new technologies and new ideas. At IERUS, the goal is to do “cool work” that energizes employees and improves the world we live in.

IERUS is looking for bright, talented, motivated, and dedicated employees in the engineering field, and offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. To learn more, visit www.ierustech.com.

Job Description

This position provides engineering support to the design, development, and testing of a Radio Frequency (RF) communications system for a rocket that is the cornerstone of an exciting space program in the new era of human exploration beyond Earth’s orbit. The primary responsibilities of this position include conducting analyses and assessments that support development of the RF system architecture, requirements, hardware design, interfaces, and test processes. The RF system provides critical rocket telemetry during flight and receives commands from ground operators. The candidate will work with other RF analysts, designers, and component vendors to validate the design meets requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 3 years of experience with aerospace avionics, specializing in RF systems. This position is open to hiring at levels with greater experience.
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with rocket avionics design, development, and testing, including rocket RF communications systems.
• Knowledge of RF transmitters, antennas, amplifiers, and RF cabling.
• Knowledge of telemetry processing, e.g., encryption and decommutation.
• Experience with RF systems analysis, e.g., link margin analysis and interference analysis.
• Knowledge of the RS-422 data bus protocol.

Job Location and Travel Requirements:

• Location - Huntsville, AL. Work in the office most days.
• Travel – Some travel required (roughly quarterly) to component suppliers and test sites.

IERUS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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