Principal RF Engineer, Spacecraft Communications

Menlo Ventures; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HRA/HSA options

PTO and paid holidays

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Principal RF Electrical Engineer in California. This role involves setting the RF architecture strategy, overseeing multi-mission RF system design, and mentoring engineering talent. Candidates should have at least 14 years of experience in RF engineering, especially in spacecraft communication systems. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $185,000 to $260,000, along with equity and comprehensive benefits including health and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of progressive RF engineering experience in spacecraft or space-borne communication systems.
• Proven ability to influence at the executive level and drive enterprise-wide technical strategy.
• Strong track record of growing and developing senior engineering talent.

Responsibilities

• Architect multi-mission RF systems ensuring performance robustness.
• Define and validate communication architectures across programs.
• Shape technical narratives and influence executives on strategies.

Skills

RF engineering

communication systems

mentoring

regulatory engagement

leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD strongly preferred

Job description

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Principal RF Electrical Engineer in California. This role involves setting the RF architecture strategy, overseeing multi-mission RF system design, and mentoring engineering talent. Candidates should have at least 14 years of experience in RF engineering, especially in spacecraft communication systems. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $185,000 to $260,000, along with equity and comprehensive benefits including health and parental leave.