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RF Plasma Engineer
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A Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer works with technology and electronic equipment that uses radio waves, from cell phones to radio stations. Designs, installs, and repairs systems and equipment that transmit radio signals. May specialize in design or maintenance; may focus on the design of transmission equipment, such as radio antennae, or manage larger systems such as networks of cell phone towers.
$145,700 / year median in California
-4% projected decline
Job Description
RF Plasma Engineer at Viridian Space Corporation RF Plasma Engineer at Viridian Space Corporation in Hawthorne, California Posted in 1 day ago.
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full-time RF Plasma Engineer (On-Site) About Viridian Space Corporation Viridian Space Corporation is an early-stage, space technology start-up located in El Segundo (Los Angeles), California. Viridian's mission is to commercialize a new generation of agile, refuellable satellites and to unlock commercial access to Very Low Earth Orbits, far below where traditional Low Earth Orbit satellites fly. We are looking for energetic and talented people to join our team to support hardware prototyping, culminating in the flight of our novel plasma propulsion system. The Role Here is what we expect an RF Plasma Engineer to do in the first year at the company (please don't apply if you don't feel comfortable doing any of these tasks): 1. Design, create and test an RF plasma source 2. Optimize the source for operation on air 3. Evolve the plasma source into an electron source (cathode), maximizing extracted current and efficiency 4. Perform rapid iteration to create a flight qualified version 5. Work with our Electrical Engineer on the design and test of the Control Electronics Essential skills
- You should have hands-on experience with design/build/test of RF plasmas
- Understand RF safety
- RF plasma thruster experience is a plus You must be very good at
- General plasma physics
- Strong foundation of plasma waves physics
- Working with RF equipment
- Designing and building flight hardware
- Python
- Solidworks You will love this job if
- You are a tinkerer
- You love making things with your hands
- You have self-motivation to drive forward improvements as you see fit
- You enjoy working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- You love finding solutions to problems
- You pay close attention to details Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid unlimited vacation
- Employee equity options Important Note This position will require obtaining and maintaining DoD Secret clearance.
Jobs restricted by these regulations are contingent upon the applicant's status as a documented U.S. Person and good standing with the law.