RF Communication System Architect CesiumAstro IncRF Communication System ArchitectEl Segundo, CA$228,000–$279,000 / yearSuccessful candidates will bring deep expertise in one or more communications disciplines-such as communication theory and signal processing, RF systems, antenna and phased-array systems, digital communications and processing, or communications software-combined with the technical breadth and systems perspective necessary to lead the complete solution. Experience with space, airborne, defense, or other high-reliability communication systems is preferred, particularly involving satellite communications, phased arrays, software-defined radios, digital beamforming, advanced waveforms, or integrated communication payloads.
Senior RF Hardware Engineer Northwood SpaceSenior RF Hardware EngineerLos Angeles, California$140,000–$175,000 / yearYou will influence the overall ground network and portal design based on RF performance trades, and you will collaborate with many disciplines including electrical, RF, mechanical, manufacturing, and software engineers to create the best product from concept to production. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Principal RF Hardware Engineer AnySignalPrincipal RF Hardware EngineerLos Angeles, CA$210,000–$260,000 / yearIn order to comply with the space technology export rules of the U.S. Government, such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), it is necessary to be a U.S. citizen, a lawful U.S. permanent resident, a protected individual as specified by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or possess eligibility to secure the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Own space radio RF hardware designs end to end: architecture and cascade budgets, schematic capture, layout direction, board bring-up, characterization, and support through qualification and flight.
NewRF Regulatory Engineer Northwood SpaceRF Regulatory EngineerTorrance, CaliforniaIn this role, you’ll own regulatory engineering efforts end-to-end: performing RF and spectrum analyses, translating technical constraints into licensing-ready inputs, and working closely with internal engineering teams, regulators, and external partners to support market access and compliance. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
NewRF Hardware Engineer Northwood SpaceRF Hardware EngineerLos Angeles, California$104,000–$130,000 / yearYou will influence the overall ground network and portal design based on RF performance trades, and you will collaborate with many disciplines including electrical, RF, mechanical, manufacturing, and software engineers to create the best product from concept to production. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Spacecraft RF Engineer (Mid) Apex SpaceSpacecraft RF Engineer (Mid)Los Angeles, CA$140,000–$180,000 / yearApex is seeking a talented spacecraft RF/Comms System Engineer to work on a closely integrated team who will drive the design of hardware and software to meet the communications requirements of our bus and ground systems. For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses.
Senior RF Digital Payload Engineer I Pipeline Rocket Lab CorpSenior RF Digital Payload Engineer I PipelineLong Beach, CA$144,275–$206,175 / yearImportant information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.
Senior RF Digital Payload Engineer II Pipeline Rocket Lab CorpSenior RF Digital Payload Engineer II PipelineLong Beach, CA$174,300–$269,875 / yearImportant information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.
Spacecraft RF Engineer (Early) Apex SpaceSpacecraft RF Engineer (Early)Los Angeles, CA$120,000–$150,000 / yearFor the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. We are seeking a seasoned spacecraft RF engineer to work on a closely integrated team who will drive the design of hardware and software to meet the telemetry requirements of our bus.
Senior RF Systems Engineer Space Systems IntegrationSenior RF Systems EngineerEl Segundo, CA$190,000–$220,000 / yearRequired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a technical field such as Physics, Math, or Aerospace Engineering with 14 years or more of experience in relevant field or Master's degree in electrical engineering or a technical field such as Physics, Math, or Aerospace Engineering with 12 years or more of experience. Role and Responsibilities include: Responsible for acting as primary technical oversight for the development, build, verification and deployment of Space RF payloads, providing Government leadership, as needed, recommend course corrections to the payload design and build through delivery.
Senior RF Engineer IcarusSenior RF EngineerEl Segundo, California$120,000–$220,000 / yearIcarus deliberately optimizes for a high signal (engineers) to noise (management) ratio, where engineering, flight, and execution matter more than process, politics, or management overhead. We build solar-powered aircraft that fly at 60,000 ft for weeks at a time, delivering persistent, affordable, and scalable presence from this layer of the atmosphere.
Senior Systems Engineer, SATCOM and RF Connectivity RAVE AerospaceSenior Systems Engineer, SATCOM and RF ConnectivityBrea, California$112,000–$127,000 / yearDescription The Senior Systems Engineer, SATCOM and RF Connectivity performs system-level engineering across the lifecycle of the company's satellite communications and In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) products, with a primary technical focus on satellite communications and the end-to-end RF signal chain. In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience, including but not limited to: A home allowance to elevate your home workspace.
RF Software Manager Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.RF Software ManagerRedondo Beach, CA$205,000–$250,000 / yearThis position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. You will provide both technical and people leadership to a team of embedded software, FPGA, and simulation engineers, working closely with the avionics, flight software, ground software, and GNC teams.
2027 RF Device Engineer The Aerospace Corp2027 RF Device EngineerEl Segundo, CA$100,000–$140,000 / yearMTD is comprised of two sections: one that performs radiation effects testing and discrete microelectronics testing, while the other section performs failure analysis on microelectronics using tools that can identify anomalies from the macroscopic down to the atomic scale. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers.
RF Payload Analyst - Engineering Specialist The Aerospace CorpRF Payload Analyst - Engineering SpecialistEl Segundo, CA$129,000–$193,500 / yearAs the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. This isn't just another engineering role-you'll provide strategic matrix support directly to marquee customers including the United States Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office, and leading Civil and Commercial space organizations.
Senior RF Systems Integration & Test Engineer ANDURIL INDUSTRIESSenior RF Systems Integration & Test EngineerCosta Mesa, CA$146,000–$194,000 / yearBased out of our Costa Mesa HQ, our team builds the hardware and software behind systems like Pulsar-tackling high-stakes mission sets like Counter-UAS, Electronic Countermeasures (ECM), Direction Finding, and cognitive RF sensing in contested environments. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process.
RF Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.RF Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)Redondo Beach, CATo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master''s program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related area.
Senior RF Design Engineer, EW ANDURIL INDUSTRIESSenior RF Design Engineer, EWCosta Mesa, CA$166,000–$220,000 / yearOwn radio PCBA design and test through the full lifecycle: analysis (harmonic, spur, etc.), component selection (ADC/DAC, mixer, filters, etc.), technical data package (schematic/layout), board bring up, test, DVT/ATP, and new product introduction to manufacturing. Experience designing complete RF receiver and/or transmitter signal chains using common architectures (direct conversion, zero-IF, single-IF, dual-IF, clock-chains), including cascade analyses and architecture trade-off studies.
RF Test Automation Engineer, Electronic Warfare ANDURIL INDUSTRIESRF Test Automation Engineer, Electronic WarfareCosta Mesa, CA$191,000–$253,000 / yearAs a test and automation engineer, you'll develop software integration with RF test equipment, collaborate with product engineering to define the interfaces necessary to implement end-to-end automated EW product testing, and work with RF engineers, digital systems engineers, and manufacturing engineers to design and implement the production testing systems that ensure our customers are delivered a flawless product. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process.
RF Systems Engineer AstroForgeRF Systems EngineerSeal Beach, California$118,000–$142,500 / yearThe selected candidate will be an expert in antenna engineering, RF design, high-frequency systems, high-power amplifiers (PA), low-noise amplifiers (LNA), microwave engineering, and front-end development. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S.,protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.