Job Title: Junior Prototype Engineer
What we do:
Pushing the envelope in long-distance RF communications, transforming wild ideas into tangible prototypes that redefine what’s possible.
What we’re working on:
- Radiating antenna structures constructed from composite materials (aramid, CFRP)
- UAV-based antenna pattern measurement
- High-power solid-state amplifiers
- Custom high-speed multichannel SDR systems
Job requirements:
- Hands-on prototyping, robotics, or embedded software experience: hackerspace, FIRST Robotics, or your garage
- Common sense and practical mechanical intuition
- Positive attitude and a sense of humor
- Basic familiarity with RF concepts and technologies
- As comfortable with a wrench in a garage as with a keyboard at the desk
- Excellent documentation skills: Extra points if you have a blog, github profile or youtube channel
Nice to have:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- RF design and simulation software: any of SPICE, KiCad, Altium, ADS, CST
- Mechanical CAD/CAM: OpenSCAD, CadQuery, SolidWorks. Extra points for thingyverse profile.
- SMT soldering and rework: Sharp eyes and steady hands
- 3D printing and CNC machining: You know the difference between SLS and FDM
- Programming and scripting: Python, MATLAB, C++. And Excel, let’s be honest.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Occasional travel to our deployment sites
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to Relocate:
- Jersey City, NJ 07305: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person