RF Software Engineer (Starshield) SpaceXRF Software Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$125,000–$145,000 / yearDesign, build, validate, and automate RF test benches for full characterization of custom RF designs, often involving vector network analyzers (VNA), vector signal generators (VSG), vector signal analyzers (VSA), spectrum analyzers, load pulls, RF power meters, high-speed oscilloscopes, and other common lab equipment. You will work with a team of RF engineers, DSP engineers, software engineers, hardware engineers and end users to design and build RF capabilities for proliferated communications and remote sensing in low earth orbit.
Sr. RF Engineer (Starshield) Space Exploration TechnologiesSr. RF Engineer (Starshield)Hawthorne, CA$165,000–$230,000 / yearYou will work with a team of fellow RF engineers, DSP engineers, software engineers, hardware engineers and end users to design and build RF capabilities for proliferated communications and remote sensing in low earth orbit. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Sr. RF Electrical Engineer AstrolabSr. RF Electrical EngineerHawthorne, California$169,000–$187,000 / yearPerform detailed RF component performance analysis to support end-to-end communication system requirements (e.g., EVM, gain/stability, noise figure, etc.) in addition to interdisciplinary system design (e.g., power, thermal, etc.). We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system.
Senior RF Systems Engineer II Rocket Lab USASenior RF Systems Engineer IILong Beach, CA$145,000–$210,000 / yearTo 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 business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
RF Hardware Engineer K2 SpaceRF Hardware EngineerLos Angeles, CaliforniaBacked by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. Design and development of radiofrequency and microwave hardware from UHF 200 MHz through Ka band 30 GHz, including phased array antennas, low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, filters, RF mixers, up and downconverters, high speed data converters, and other RF electronics components.
Senior RF Systems Engineer I Pipeline Rocket Lab USASenior RF Systems Engineer I PipelineLong Beach, CA$130,000–$170,000 / yearTo 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 business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
RF Engineer (Starship) SpaceXRF Engineer (Starship)Hawthorne, CA$125,000–$150,000 / yearBecome a part of this fast moving and world class development team, work with super smart and motivated engineers, build some of the most advanced electronics ever flown at cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry, and achieve truly audacious goals. The Starship RF team revolutionizes communications and navigation in orbital flight and space travel, opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately become a multi-planetary species.
RF Systems Engineer I/II - TS/SCI Pipeline Rocket Lab USARF Systems Engineer I/II - TS/SCI PipelineLong Beach, California$85,000–$126,000 / yearFull timeWhat You'll Get To Do:Define and maintain requirements specificationsSupport the development process, ensuring key design decisions and developments are in alignment with the required product capabilitiesSupport the development of test plans and proceduresSupport the design and development of GSE and production automationSupport the development of product documentation including ICDs and User ManualsCustomer/Program SupportReview proposals and requirements specifications to assess compliance based on existing unit capabilities vs development needsScope and drive development activities for new requirementsSupport engineering reviews such as PDRs, CDRs and TRRsProvide technical support to internal/external customers including general questions and anomaly troubleshootingMaintain broad awareness of product development and production schedules to ensure the needs of customers and programs are satisfiedNote: This position can be filled at an RF Systems Engineer I or RF Systems Engineer II level. Ability to obtain a TS / SCI clearanceThese Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:Existing TS / SCI clearanceFamiliarity with space grade system designFamiliarity working in cross-functional teamsExperience designing, integrating, and testing RF communications systemsThe ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlinesEffective communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationshipsWilling to work extra hours and weekends as needed to meet critical business needsThis position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
RF Phased Array Engineer I/II Rocket Lab USARF Phased Array Engineer I/IILong Beach, California$82,000–$126,000 / yearFull timeWhat You'll Get To Do:Support end to end efforts including architecture design, prototyping, integration, test, and flight development – Ensure key design decisions and developments are in alignment with product / system needsModel and simulate array performanceWork alongside an interdisciplinary team of RF, digital, power, mechanical, thermal, and structural engineersSupport transition developments from new product introduction to productionInterface with vendors and customersDevelop test plans and procedures for testing active antennas – included EIRP & G/TDesign and development of GSE and production automationSupport the development of product documentation including ICDs and User ManualsCustomer/Program SupportSupport proposals and requirements specifications to assess compliance based on existing unit capabilities vs development needsImplement development activities for new requirementsSupport engineering reviews such as PDRs, CDRs and TRRsProvide technical support to internal/external customers including general questions and anomaly troubleshootingMaintain broad awareness of product development and production schedules to ensure the needs of customers and programs are satisfied(Note: This position can be filled at an RF Phased Array Engineer I or RF Phased Array Engineer II level.)You'll A solid theoretical and practical understanding of RF communications and navigation systems and componentsBasic knowledge of antenna and array modelingAbility to obtain TS / SCIThese Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:Extensive experience in space grade system designExtensive experience in analyses including worst case, reliability, FMECA, thermal, and derating analysesExtensive experience supporting and leading complex engineering programs and developing associated documentationExperience designing, integrating, and testing RF communications systems for launch vehicles or satellitesDemonstrated expertise in mentoring others.
RF AIT Engineer Iceye OyRF AIT EngineerValencia, CAFounded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Act as the primary technical contact for RF-related integration issues, performing root cause analysis and coordinating with engineering teams to resolve anomalies.
RF Engineer Mach IndustriesRF EngineerHuntington Beach, CAPerform design validation testing of prototype and production designs with test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum/signal analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, noise figure meters, and etc. Experience with basic RF concepts such as impedance matching, smith charts, power handling metrics (IP3, IMD, Harmonic Distortion, Phase Noise), microwave network analysis.
Senior RF Engineer Mach IndustriesSenior RF EngineerHuntington Beach, CAPerform design validation testing of prototype and production designs with test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum/signal analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, noise figure meters, and etc. Experience with basic RF concepts such as impedance matching, smith charts, power handling metrics (IP3, IMD, Harmonic Distortion, Phase Noise), microwave network analysis.
Senior RF Systems Engineer Science Applications International CorpSenior RF Systems EngineerEl Segundo, CA$200,001–$240,000 / yearThis is you: 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. You will perform the following duties and "fun stuff": 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.
Sr. RF Software Engineer Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. RF Software Engineer StarshieldHawthorne, CA$165,000–$230,000 / yearDesign, build, validate, and automate RF test benches for full characterization of custom RF designs, often involving vector network analyzers (VNA), vector signal generators (VSG), vector signal analyzers (VSA), spectrum analyzers, load pulls, RF power meters, high-speed oscilloscopes, and other common lab equipment. You will work with a team of RF engineers, DSP engineers, software engineers, hardware engineers and end users to design and build RF capabilities for proliferated communications and remote sensing in low earth orbit.
RF Embedded Software Engineer Impulse Space Propulsion Inc.RF Embedded Software EngineerRedondo Beach, CA$120,000–$180,000 / yearRF Embedded Software EngineerDepartment SoftwareEmployment Type Full TimeLocation Redondo Beach Compensation 120000 - 180000 yearDescriptionAs an RF embedded software engineer your core responsibility will be to own the design testing and delivery of flight RF software systems for space missions anywhere from low earth orbit to mars. This 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.
Principal RF Engineer Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpPrincipal RF Engineer StarshieldHawthorne, CA$210,000–$300,000 / yearYou will work with a team of fellow RF engineers, DSP engineers, software engineers, hardware engineers and end users to design and build RF capabilities for proliferated communications and remote sensing in low earth orbit. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Senior RF Analyst The Aerospace CorpSenior RF AnalystEl Segundo, CA$166,400–$249,600 / 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.
Sr. RF Engineer Starshield Space Exploration Technologies CorpSr. RF Engineer StarshieldHawthorne, CA$165,000–$230,000 / yearYou will work with a team of fellow RF engineers, DSP engineers, software engineers, hardware engineers and end users to design and build RF capabilities for proliferated communications and remote sensing in low earth orbit. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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.
RF Hardware Engineer CX2RF Hardware EngineerEl Segundo, CaliforniaTools Experience: ADS/AWR/SystemVue, MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), GNU Radio/SDR (USRP/RFSoC), VITA-49; HDL/firmware experience; also helpful (Vivado/Quartus/Libero). Antenna and receiver design across analog/RF/mixed-signal domains: mixers, PLLs/LOs, gain/linearity/noise trades; ability to turn simulations into reality.