RF Hardware Associate - Space RF Design (Summer 2027)

Astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking an RF Hardware Engineer Associate (Summer 2027) in the San Francisco area. Associate Engineers design and test RF sub-systems and work on hardware/software for space-grade projects with full-time engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, rapid problem solving, and teamwork on challenging satellite programs. Ideal candidates hold a four-year degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field and demonstrate strong RF fundamentals, measurement skills, and

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of RF concepts: transmission lines, impedance matching, filters.
• Hands-on RF design, build and test experience for microwave frequencies.
• Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS or HFSS).
• Experience taking RF measurements with spectrum analyzers and network analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, implement, and measure passive/active RF sub-systems at microwave frequencies.
• Integrate RF systems into the spacecraft and collaborate with the team.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Hands-on hardware

Measurement skills

RF design experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or related field

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Job description

Astranis is seeking an RF Hardware Engineer Associate (Summer 2027) in the San Francisco area. Associate Engineers design and test RF sub-systems and work on hardware/software for space-grade projects with full-time engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, rapid problem solving, and teamwork on challenging satellite programs. Ideal candidates hold a four-year degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field and demonstrate strong RF fundamentals, measurement skills, and