RF Hardware Engineer Associate Spacegrade Microwave Design

XYZ Venture Capital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking an Associate RF Hardware Engineer for Summer 2027 to design, simulate and test RF sub-systems used in space hardware. You will work on microwave-frequency hardware in a fast-paced environment with a team supporting satellite projects destined for space missions.

Role emphasizes hands-on design, RF measurements, and collaboration across engineering disciplines. Prior internship or degree in RF areas is valued; U.S.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of RF concepts: transmission lines, impedance matching, filters.
• Hands-on design and testing of RF hardware for microwave frequencies.
• Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS or HFSS) and RF measurements.
• Self-starter; able to apply even if not meeting all criteria.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, implement, and measure passive/active RF sub-systems at microwave frequencies, including LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down convertors, filters, oscillators.
• Integrate these systems into the spacecraft by collaborating with the team.

Skills

RF hardware design

RF concepts

Hands-on design

RF measurements

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Network analyzers

Altium

Job description

Astranis is seeking an Associate RF Hardware Engineer for Summer 2027 to design, simulate and test RF sub-systems used in space hardware. You will work on microwave-frequency hardware in a fast-paced environment with a team supporting satellite projects destined for space missions.

Role emphasizes hands-on design, RF measurements, and collaboration across engineering disciplines. Prior internship or degree in RF areas is valued; U.S.