RF Systems Engineer SpaceMobile Ground & Antenna Lead

astspacemobile; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)

Life Insurance

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile seeks an RF Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, testing, and deployment of antenna and ground communication systems. You will drive system architecture, RF performance, and supplier management in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

The role requires 5+ years in RF engineering, experience with RF link budgets, and hands-on testing. Travel to sites and vendors is required. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in RF Systems Engineering or related field.
• Experience with antenna systems, ground communication systems, or wireless infrastructure.
• Experience managing suppliers or external vendors for technical hardware programs.
• Knowledge of RF link budgets, system integration, and RF test methodologies.
• Experience supporting installation, testing, and acceptance of RF systems.

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements, architecture, and RF performance specs for antenna and ground systems.
• Develop RF link budgets, coverage analyses, and system performance models.
• Specify, evaluate, and integrate antennas and RF front-end equipment.
• Plan and lead installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Manage external suppliers and vendors: scope, schedules, quality, cost, deliverables.
• Conduct technical reviews and coordinate issue resolution across teams.
• Develop and maintain system design docs, test plans, and reports.
• Support troubleshooting, performance optimization, and operational readiness.

Skills

RF systems engineering

Antenna systems

Ground communication systems

Supplier management

RF link budgets

System performance modeling

MATLAB

Python

RF test methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Signal generators

Jira

Confluence

Job description

AST SpaceMobile seeks an RF Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, testing, and deployment of antenna and ground communication systems. You will drive system architecture, RF performance, and supplier management in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

The role requires 5+ years in RF engineering, experience with RF link budgets, and hands-on testing. Travel to sites and vendors is required. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.