RF Communication Systems Engineer

Lanteris Space Systems Intuitive Machines Company; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems in Palo Alto, California is seeking an RF Communication Systems Engineer to help develop, integrate, and test the RF payload subsystem throughout the program lifecycle. You will assist in defining test requirements, executing RF tests, and evaluating payload performance against design specs while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

This role provides hands-on payload integration experience and exposure to a structured engineering environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident status required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 2+ years of RF engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze test requirements and specifications for RF payload subsystem.
• Create RF system test procedures and perform routine RF analysis.
• Prepare engineering documentation for review by senior engineers.
• Support system integration trade studies and analytical tasks under guidance.
• Identify technical issues and recommend solutions.
• Assist in spacecraft integration and RF payload testing and troubleshooting.

Skills

RF engineering

Test analysis

System integration

Python

MATLAB

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AWR Microwave Office

ADS

Ansys HFSS

Job description

Please review the job details below.We are seeking an RF Communication Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, and testing of the communications subsystem throughout the program lifecycle in our offices in Palo Alto CA. Working under the guidance of more senior engineers, this role contributes to the definition of test requirements, execution of RF system tests, and evaluation of payload performance against design specifications. The position provides hands‑on experience with spacecraft payload integration activities and offers exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams.The RF Communication Systems Engineer assists in routine analysis, documentation, and troubleshooting tasks, helping ensure the technical integrity and successful verification of the RF communication subsystem. This role requires foundational knowledge of RF engineering principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a structured engineering environment.ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the development and analysis of system test requirements and specifications for the RF payload subsystemAssists in creating RF system test procedures and performs routine RF system test analysisPrepares standard engineering documentation for review by senior engineersSupports system integration trade studies and analytical tasks under the direction of more experienced team membersIdentifies technical issues and recommends potential solutionsContributes to RF system‑level test activitiesProvides hands‑on support during spacecraft integration and test, including RF payload testing and troubleshootingEvaluates RF payload test data against design requirements and recommends follow‑on actions based on resultsMust be willing to travel up to 10% and support off‑shift or other additional work as neededMinimum Required Education, Experience & Technical CompetenciesMust be a U.S. citizen or permanent residentB.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related engineering discipline. An additional four years of RF‑related experience may be substituted for a degreeTwo years of experience, including RF engineeringUnderstanding of mathematics and physics as they apply to electrical systems and componentsProficiency with Microsoft OfficePreferred QualificationsM.S. degree in engineering or related scientific discipline (experience desirable but not required)Familiarity with RF computer‑aided design tools such as AWR Microwave Office, ADS, or Ansys HFSSExperience with C++, VBA, MATLAB, or Python is desirableIn support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. The base pay for this position within California is: $94,000.00 - $156,000.00 annually.For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.