RF Validation Engineer - Space Hardware (Winter 2027)

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking an Associate Engineer for a Winter 2027 twelve-week, salaried program in Northern California.

You will work on RF validation tasks, measuring LNAs, power amplifiers, and related components, while developing automation in Python to speed test workflows. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in a technical field and are eager to contribute to hardware-focused projects heading toward space applications.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, or related field.
• Passion for hardware development in a fast-paced environment with hands-on design.
• Deep knowledge of RF concepts including transmission lines and S-parameters.
• Experience with Python and object-oriented programming.
• Experience taking RF measurements with test equipment.

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

RF concepts

Python programming

Measurement automation

Hands-on hardware

Education

Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Network analyzers

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking an Associate Engineer for a Winter 2027 twelve-week, salaried program in Northern California.

You will work on RF validation tasks, measuring LNAs, power amplifiers, and related components, while developing automation in Python to speed test workflows. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in a technical field and are eager to contribute to hardware-focused projects heading toward space applications.