RF Communication Systems Engineer

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Intuitive Machines, LLC seeks a Communication Systems Engineer to assist in defining test requirements, executing RF system tests, and evaluating payload performance throughout the program lifecycle.

You will gain hands‑on experience with spacecraft payload integration and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to verify RF communications against design specifications.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident required.
• B.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, or related engineering discipline; four additional years of RF‑related experience may substitute.
• Two years of RF‑related work experience.
• Understanding of mathematics and physics as they apply to electrical systems and components.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze RF payload subsystem test requirements and specifications.
• Create RF system test procedures and perform routine RF test analysis.
• Prepare engineering documentation for senior engineers.
• Support system integration trade studies and analytical tasks under direction of senior engineers.
• Identify technical issues and recommend potential solutions.
• Contribute to RF system‑level test activities.
• Provide hands‑on support during spacecraft integration and RF payload testing.
• Evaluate RF payload test data against design requirements and recommend follow‑on actions.

Skills

RF principles

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Aerospace/Math/Physics or related field

M.S. in engineering (preferred)

Tools

AWR Microwave Office

ADS

Ansys HFSS

C++

MATLAB

Python

VBA

Job description

The Communication Systems Engineer (CSE) supports the development, integration, and testing of the communications subsystem throughout the program lifecycle. 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and analysis of system test requirements and specifications for the RF payload subsystem
• Assists in creating RF system test procedures and performs routine RF system test analysis
• Prepares standard engineering documentation for review by senior engineers
• Supports system integration trade studies and analytical tasks under the direction of more experienced team members
• Identifies technical issues and recommends potential solutions
• Contributes to RF system‑level test activities
• Provides hands‑on support during spacecraft integration and test, including RF payload testing and troubleshooting
• Evaluates RF payload test data against design requirements and recommends follow‑on actions based on results

Scope & Supervision Receives clearly defined assignments with regular supervision Works on problems of moderate scope, requiring analysis of identifiable factors such as cost, quality, reliability, manufacturability, schedule impact, and process improvement Exercises judgment within established procedures and engineering practices May participate in Engineering Review Boards May provide functional guidance to less experienced technical personnel Must be willing to travel up to 10% and support off‑shift or overtime work as needed.

Minimum Required Education, Experience & Technical Competencies

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• B.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related engineering discipline. Four additional years of RF‑related experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Two years of RF‑related work experience
• Understanding of mathematics and physics as they apply to electrical systems and components
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• M.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 HFSS
• Experience with C++, VBA, MATLAB, or Python is desirable

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.

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.

Intuitive Machines is an equal opportunity 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.

We comply with disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process.