RF Hardware Intern - Space-Grade RF Design

XYZ Venture Capital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a RF Hardware Intern for Summer 2027 in the US. The role focuses on designing, simulating, and testing RF sub-systems, and integrating them with spacecraft hardware.

Interns gain hands-on experience on hardware and software heading to space, with opportunities to continue as Associates if you graduate. The position targets current students in electrical engineering or related fields, offering exposure to RF design, measurements, and industry-ready tools in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or related technical field.
• Passion for hardware development in fast-paced settings and hands-on design and development.
• Deep knowledge of RF concepts, transmission lines, impedance matching, filters, and active RF circuits.
• Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing RF hardware for microwave frequencies.
• Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS or HFSS).
• Experience taking RF measurements with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, etc.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RF concepts

Hands-on design

RF measurements

RF signals

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/Physics

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Altium

Job description

Astranis is seeking a RF Hardware Intern for Summer 2027 in the US. The role focuses on designing, simulating, and testing RF sub-systems, and integrating them with spacecraft hardware.

Interns gain hands-on experience on hardware and software heading to space, with opportunities to continue as Associates if you graduate. The position targets current students in electrical engineering or related fields, offering exposure to RF design, measurements, and industry-ready tools in a collaborative