RF & Microwave Technologist

As a Job, the work centres on star can support a wide array of missions, from in-space manufacturing of new materials and microgravity research to planetary landing systems and deep space exploration. It would suit someone who can bring careful technical judgement and practical problem-solving to the role.

Known job details

• Pay: £40,000 - £60,000
• Work model: Remote
• Space is the next step for our manufacturing needs.
• At Space Forge, we believe in creating the best possible workplace that suits every single person that joins us.
• 40 hours to be worked across Monday-Friday as fits both your needs and the needs of the role.
• Hybrid remote working possible with nominally 1-2 days per week Onsite in Cardiff or Swansea and as required.

Likely focus of the role

• Star can support a wide array of missions, from in-space manufacturing of new materials and microgravity research to planetary landing systems and deep space exploration.
• Preparing IP submissions based on plasma development work.
• Complete the design and commissioning of the prototype plasma Chamber.

Requirements mentioned

• Experience in microwave generation and coupling, matching, resonance and optimisation in cavity-based systems.
• Ideally experience of microwave plasma generation, but at least of design and development of microwave systems for industrial applications, e.g. heating.
• Sound understanding of electromagnetics.