Sr. RF Engineer

We are Gilat. Anywhere on the planet and in space, we bring Boundless Communications.

At Gilat Satellite Networks, (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) we’re not just shaping the future of satellite communications—we’re transforming how the world connects. From bridging the digital divide to powering in-flight connectivity and delivering combat-proven advanced SATCOM solutions, we're driving deep-tech satellite innovation. We believe in the right of all people to be connected and are united in our resolution to provide communication solutions to all reaches of the world.

Gilat Wavestream, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat, is a market leader in solid-state power amplifiers and innovative RF solutions.  Gilat Wavestream provides advanced satellite communication technologies for mission-critical applications, serving defense, commercial, and mobility markets worldwide.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and innovative Sr. RF Engineer to support business development by analyzing customer and market requirements, comparing them against company capabilities, and recommending new developments. This role also involves sustaining engineering activities and designing new ground-based and airborne microwave and millimeter-wave up-converters, down-converters, and solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs). Strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team are essential.

• Product definition: requirements, functions and features, specification, and design objectives of RF assemblies
• Configuration, Preliminary and detailed design of RF assemblies including analysis and simulation of RF performance
• Oversight of creation of subassembly test plans and procedures
• Oversight and participation in integration, test, and qualification of new products and product upgrades
• Evaluate customer requirements as they apply to upconverter and downconverter capabilities. 

Key Competencies:

• 10 + years of experience with RF circuit design, simulation, prototyping and testing for frequencies ranging from L-band through Ka-band
• RF circuit layout and drafting
• Documentation of product test procedures
• Transfer of products from Engineering to Manufacturing
• Follow new technology and research developments in industry and academia
• Follow new products and developments from competitors

Requirements:

• B.S. in Engineering or Physics with at least 10 years’ experience in RF/microwave communications systems, component design, test and verification, or M.S. and at least 6 years’ experience
• Experience with RF/microwave circuit design and test
• Analysis and design of frequency conversion components (upconverters and downconverters)
• Facility with microwave circuit tools such as Microwave Office
• Facility with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS
• Analysis and design of microwave/millimeter-wave Power Amplifiers
• Analysis and design of linearizers
• Experience with project management, and facility with work breakdown structures, schedules, and tools such as MS Project

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be able to legally work in the US without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a post offer DOT drug test upon hire.

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• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(K) with company contribution
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Gym Membership
• Ongoing growth & development opportunities + access to continuing education through Coursera
• Financial planning assistance through Empower
• Legal & Wellness Assistance through LifeCare

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations made by to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties and responsibilities can be changed at any time at management discretion.

Wavestream is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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