Lead RF Hardware Design Engineer (Space Division)

Astrome is looking for a skilled Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analog and digital circuit design, PCB layout, and embedded systems. You will be involved in the entire product development cycle, from concept to production, working on exciting projects that push the boundaries of technology.

Responsibilities:

• RF Hardware Design: Design and develop RF hardware (radio frequency systems) for satellite communication or microwave communication or terrestrial communication ensuring optimal signal transmission and reception in space environments.
• Experience in bring up and testing of RF boards
• RF System Design: Understand the RF system requirements and develop the link budget for RF systems, ensuring efficient and reliable communication between the satellite and ground stations
• Schematic and PCB Layout: Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts for satellite electronics, ensuring that designs meet performance, space, and weight constraints.
• Component Selection: Select appropriate components based on criteria such as performance, cost, availability, and reliability, ensuring long-term functionality in space conditions.
• Knowledge in Signal and Power Integrity is preferred.
• Coordination with Production Team: Work closely with the production team to ensure the accurate fabrication, assembly, and testing of hardware components in compliance with design specifications.
• Selection of RF Components: Select RF components such as filters, antennas, and amplifiers, ensuring compatibility and performance within the satellite's communication system

This role involves a combination of design, analysis, and collaboration with other teams to ensure that electronic hardware meets the stringent demands of satellite systems.

Requirements

Overall experience 4-8 years

It is a individual contributor position.

1. Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in designing high-speed signal processing hardware using FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array).
• Strong knowledge of RF hardware design, including radio frequency systems for satellite communication.
• Experience in developing schematics and PCB layouts, with a focus on compact, high-performance designs for space applications.
• Understanding of signal and power integrity analysis to ensure the quality and reliability of satellite hardware.
• Expertise in RF system design, including the ability to calculate and design link budgets for satellite communication.
• Knowledge of RF passives (e.g., filters, antennas) and their integration into satellite RF systems.

2. Component Selection:

• Ability to select components based on performance, cost, availability, and long-term reliability in harsh space environments.

3. Software and Tools:

• Proficiency in using CAD tools (e.g., Altium, Eagle) for schematic capture and PCB layout design.
• Familiarity with simulation tools for signal and power integrity analysis (e.g., SPICE, Ansys).

4. Collaboration and Coordination:

• Strong ability to coordinate with production teams for hardware fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Experience in cross-functional teamwork with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to integrate hardware into satellite subsystems.

5. Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills to address complex design challenges.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining technical concepts to stakeholders and team members.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

6. Standards and Regulations:

• Knowledge of satellite design standards and space mission requirements to ensure hardware meets regulatory and performance specifications.

Benefits

We offer great career growth, ESOPs, Gratuity, PF and Health Insurance.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree