Job Description

Job Description
Department: Space & Satellite
Designation: Payload RF Design Engineer
SAMTEL Avionics invites applications for a Payload RF Design Engineer in its new space vertical, focusing on RF package design, high-power and low-power components, antenna design, simulation, and analysis for satellite payloads in Satcom applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design and simulate RF packages, including high-power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, and filters for Ka-band, S-band, and X-band satellite transponders.
Develop antennas and perform electromagnetic simulations using tools like HFSS or CST to optimize payload performance and integration.
Collaborate with systems engineering teams to conduct link budget analysis, trade studies, and design optimization for end-to-end satellite payload functionality.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in RF Engineering, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering with emphasis on microwave systems.
1-4 years of experience in RF/microwave design for space or defence applications, including simulation and analysis.
Proficiency in RF tools (HFSS, ADS, MATLAB) and understanding of satellite frequency bands (Ka, S, X).
Preferred Skills
Hands-on experience with high-power RF components, antenna prototyping, and thermal management in vacuum environments.
Familiarity with space standards (ECSS, MIL-STD) and integration testing for payload subsystems.
Strong analytical skills for optimizing designs in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams at SAMTEL Avionics.

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