RF Engineer - Space Station Systems & Mission Ops

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Generous PTO

Meal perks

Job summary

Vast is developing next‑generation space stations with a hardware‑rich, low‑cost approach. The Long Beach campus hosts a full‑time RF Engineer role reporting to the Director of RF Engineering to support design and build of human‑rated space systems.

The position involves owning RF products, coordinating with engineering and project management, and supporting mission operations as an SME. Compensation includes equity and a broad benefits package in a dynamic space industry environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment.
• Familiarity with digital RF communication theory and components.
• Familiarity with programming.
• Product management experience.

Responsibilities

• Own RF products from development through mission service.
• Define test plans and qualification procedures.
• Plan design, manufacturing, testing, integration and delivery to the vehicle.
• Document and review work through trade studies and design reviews.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams including mechanical, test, manufacturing, thermal and avionics.

Skills

RF fundamentals

RF test equipment

Programming

Product management

Digital RF theory

Education

B.S. in EE/Physics

Tools

CAD/EDA tools

Job description

Vast is developing next‑generation space stations with a hardware‑rich, low‑cost approach. The Long Beach campus hosts a full‑time RF Engineer role reporting to the Director of RF Engineering to support design and build of human‑rated space systems.

The position involves owning RF products, coordinating with engineering and project management, and supporting mission operations as an SME. Compensation includes equity and a broad benefits package in a dynamic space industry environment.