RF Engineer - Space GNSS & Satellite RF Systems

Xona Space Systems, Inc.; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Xona Space Systems, Inc. in Burlingame, CA is seeking an RF Engineer to design, implement, test and optimize RF systems for our next-generation PNT satellite navigation infrastructure.

You will work on spacecraft payload electronics and ground monitoring systems to deliver high-precision positioning, navigation, and timing. The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, characterization of RF hardware, and collaboration across engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of RF engineering experience.
• Understanding electromagnetic principles underlying RF communications.
• Ability to interpret PCB schematics and layout drawings, with familiarity using PCB design tools such as Altium.
• Hands-on experience using electrical and RF test equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers.
• RF design experience in L-band, S-band and C-band.
• Familiarity with RF circuit simulation tools: Keysight ADS or AWR Microwave Office.
• Hands-on experience developing and calibrating RF test setups.
• Ability to analyze RF test data and assess performance against design requirements.
• Experience with space RF electronics, including multipaction.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and optimize RF systems for Xona's PNT system.
• Work on spacecraft payload electronics and ground monitoring systems.
• Analyze RF test data and ensure performance meets design requirements.

Skills

RF engineering

EM principles

PCB interpretation

RF test data analysis

RF design in bands

lab/testing skills

multipaction awareness

Tools

Altium

Keysight ADS

AWR Microwave Office

Job description

Xona Space Systems, Inc. in Burlingame, CA is seeking an RF Engineer to design, implement, test and optimize RF systems for our next-generation PNT satellite navigation infrastructure.

You will work on spacecraft payload electronics and ground monitoring systems to deliver high-precision positioning, navigation, and timing. The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, characterization of RF hardware, and collaboration across engineering teams.