RF Validation Associate (Winter 2027)

Mosaic.tech; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking an RF Validation Associate in San Francisco to measure and validate RF subsystem performance, and to write automation for repeatable tests. The role involves documenting test plans and data for review.

This is a paid, twelve‑week program for students who have completed their bachelor's degree or will have done so before starting. Strong hands‑on hardware development experience and solid RF knowledge are required, with Python proficiency and access to lab instruments like

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, applied physics, or related technical field.
• Hands-on experience with hardware development in fast-paced environments.
• Solid understanding of RF concepts including transmission lines, S-parameters, and RF blocks.

Responsibilities

• Measure and validate performance of LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down converters, filters, and oscillators.
• Write automation code to speed up measurements.
• Document test plans, methodologies, and data for review.

Skills

Python programming

Hands-on hardware development

RF concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.

With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.

Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

RF Validation Associate (Winter 2027)

Associate Engineer positions typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for students who have already received a bachelor's degree (or who will have done so before working at Astranis).

As an Associate Engineer, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, and our Associate Engineers work on projects that are of equal importance and difficulty to the projects we give our full-time employees. Many past Associate Engineers have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many now work at Astranis full-time.

If you are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern.

Role

• Measure and validate performance of; LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down converters, filters, oscillators, etc.
• Write automation code to automate and speed up the above measurements
• Document test plans, measurement methodologies, and data for review

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree program in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, or related technical field
• Passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
• Deep knowledge of basic RF concepts, such as transmission lines, S-parameters, RF building blocks (amps/mixers/attenuators)
• Experience with Python and object oriented programming concepts
• Experience taking RF measurements with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, etc.
• Don’t meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

• Antennas and Electromagnetics propagation knowledge and background
• Experience with Software Defined Radios (SDR)
• Experience automating RF measurements

The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week.

Base Salary

$1,925 – $1,925 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.