RF Systems Leader for Aerospace & Defense

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Houston seeks a bold Manager, Radio Communications to lead the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced RF systems for aerospace platforms. You will guide a team of RF, systems, and communications engineers, driving technical excellence and on-time delivery across programs.

The role requires deep RF expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers in a fast-paced environment, while adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Telecommunications, Aerospace or related field.
• 8+ years in RF communications or related industry; 3+ years leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of RF architecture, link budgets, antennas, and spectrum management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, integration, and deployment of RF systems for aerospace platforms.
• Mentor RF, systems, and communications engineers; drive technical excellence.
• Define architecture, requirements, and performance specs to meet objectives.
• Oversee testing, modeling, and validation of RF solutions.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace, government, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing, and customers.

Skills

RF system design

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance

RF modeling & simulation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ANSYS HFSS

Keysight PathWave ADR

Cadence

MATLAB RF Toolbox

ADIsimRF

Job description

Axiom Space in Houston seeks a bold Manager, Radio Communications to lead the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced RF systems for aerospace platforms. You will guide a team of RF, systems, and communications engineers, driving technical excellence and on-time delivery across programs.

The role requires deep RF expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers in a fast-paced environment, while adhering to