RF Hardware Associate: Space-Grade Satellite Design

XYZ Venture Capital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking an RF Hardware Associate Engineer for Winter 2027 to design, simulate, and test RF subsystems for satellites, enabling secure networks for global customers. Associates will gain hands-on experience building hardware and software for space-grade systems, contributing to challenging projects alongside experienced engineers.

Ideal candidates have a four-year electrical engineering or related degree, strong RF knowledge, and familiarity with lab measurements and RF simulation

Qualifications

• Hold a four-year degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of RF concepts including transmission lines, impedance matching, filters, and active RF circuits.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing RF hardware for microwave frequencies.
• Experience with RF measurement equipment and testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, implement, and measure RF sub-systems at microwave frequencies (LNAs, PA, up/down converters, filters, oscillators).
• Integrate these systems into the spacecraft and collaborate with the team to ensure proper functionality.

Job description

Astranis is seeking an RF Hardware Associate Engineer for Winter 2027 to design, simulate, and test RF subsystems for satellites, enabling secure networks for global customers. Associates will gain hands-on experience building hardware and software for space-grade systems, contributing to challenging projects alongside experienced engineers.

Ideal candidates have a four-year electrical engineering or related degree, strong RF knowledge, and familiarity with lab measurements and RF simulation