Senior RF Engineer - Space Systems (Hybrid)

spire

Glasgow

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)

Launch Attendance

Generous Time Off Policy

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Family Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

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Job summary

Spire Global seeks a Senior RF Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize RF subsystems for satellite and space-based communications and monitoring. You will lead module development, testing, and space qualification, working across software, payloads and manufacturing teams.

The role requires hands-on RF experience, PCB layout, and proficiency with simulation tools such as CST, ADS, HFSS, and MATLAB. A hybrid office presence in Glasgow is expected to support fast-paced, space-driven projects.

Qualifications

5+ years in design, development and testing of RF systems.
Hands-on RF simulation, design and fault-finding.
PCB schematic capture and layout for RF circuits.
Experience with RF test equipment; network analyzer, signal generator.

Responsibilities

Contribute to design and development of RF subsystems for satellites and RF monitoring.
Select components and lay out circuits using PCB software; simulate as needed.
Lead production and test management for RF modules.
Test RF modules at bench, EMC/thermal vacuum, and spacecraft levels.
Lead RF testing, validation, and space-qualification efforts.
Develop test plans and operational procedures.
Provide technical consultancy to software, payload, operations, and manufacturing teams.