Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

| Kassel, Hessen, DEU | Hybrid
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Company Overview: Dedrone is the world’s most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial, government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrone’s comprehensive, command and control (C2) solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling “good” drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML, Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous, autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused "pane-of-glass". Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud, Dedrone customers can easily detect, track, identify, analyze, and mitigate drone threats.

We’re looking for an experienced RF engineer (m/f/x) for design and realization of RF frontends and high-speed designs. Our sensor technology uses software defined radios in combination with high-performance signal processing to analyze, classify and identify hundreds of drone communication protocols in real time. We’re expanding our team with passionate experts to design and build the next evolution of our platform 

You will… 

  • Develop and design RF front ends for Software-Defined Radio (SDR) applications, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to specifications. 
  • Create conceptual designs and architectural plans for RF subsystems, considering factors such as frequency range, power requirements, signal integrity, and interference mitigation. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system architects, and software developers, to integrate RF components seamlessly into the overall system design. 
  • Conduct RF characterization and measurements, including gain, noise figure, linearity, and impedance matching, using industry-standard test equipment. 
  • Analyze measurement data to identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and propose design improvements. 
  • Generate detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and reports, to ensure clear communication within the team and for customers. 
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in RF technology, emerging trends, and industry standards to enhance the competitiveness of our products. 

You have…

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with a focus on RF/microwave engineering. 
  • Solid understanding of RF/microwave principles, including transmission lines, impedance matching, and noise analysis. 
  • Fundamentals in RF simulation tools such as ADS, CST, or similar software for component and circuit design. 
  • Experience in designing RF front ends, including antennas, LNAs, filters, mixers, and analog circuits. 
  • Familiarity with SDR architectures and knowledge of RF hardware/software co-design principles. 
  • Hands-on experience with RF test equipment, such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and vector signal analyzers. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical challenges. 
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present complex ideas clearly. 
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work. 

At Dedrone, we believe that great ideas come from anywhere. We support a collaborative environment and value open participation from individuals with different ideas, experiences, and perspectives. We believe having a diverse team makes Dedrone a more interesting and innovative place to work, and we strive to make Dedrone a welcoming and inclusive place for all. 

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What are Dedrone Perks + Benefits

Dedrone Benefits Overview

Dedrone is committed to fostering a good culture and supporting our employees in terms of benefits, continuing education, and out-of-work events. In the office, we offer an open floor plan, snacks/drinks and some meals, and more.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee-led culture committees
Quarterly engagement surveys
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
In-person revenue kickoff
Employee awards
Remote work program
Diversity
Highly diverse management team
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
We offer discounts on pet insurance.
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Family medical leave
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Hardship benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Pet friendly
Recreational clubs
We offer discounted memberships to recreational clubs.
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications
Personal development training

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