Senior RF Engineer / RF Engineer

Are you ready to take your RF engineering expertise to the next frontier? Join our team in Horten, Norway, where innovation meets nature. With a long-standing heritage in designing high-reliability electronics for satellite platforms and payloads, our products have a strong track record of making it into orbit. With around 150 dedicated professionals on-site, we cover the entire value chain—from concept and design to manufacturing and testing—all under one roof.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior RF Engineer or RF Engineer to join our RF & Microwave group, contributing to the development of cutting-edge space electronics. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in microwave engineering and a passion for innovation in high-reliability environments.

Technical Focus Areas

• Lead or support the design and development of RF and microwave circuits (active and passive RF components from DC to >70GHz) for space applications.
• RF measurements and characterization of developed hardware
• Design including PCBs, MMICs, filters, amplifiers, and couplers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, technology digital, and systems engineers
• Support qualification and testing activities in accordance with space industry standards

Required Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Electrical/Microwave Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with RF lab equipment and measurement techniques.
• Proficiency in RF simulation tools (Circuit simulators such as ADS, Genesys and/or 3D field simulations CST, HFSS, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with space-qualified hardware and ECSS standards.
• Familiarity with electrical schematic and PCB layout tools.
• Experience with link budget analysis and system-level RF design.

What We Offer

• Work on pioneering space missions with real impact.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment with a strong engineering culture.
• Competitive compensation, pension, and insurance benefits.
• Career development through mentoring, training, and international project exposure.
• Modern facilities with a scenic view of the Oslofjord.

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority. For more information visit www.nsm.no.

Ready to launch your career into orbit? Apply today and become part of our mission to shape the future of space electronics.

For further information: Sascha Krause, Team Manager RF & Microwave, sascha.krause@kongsberg.com, +47 94 44 25 50