Senior RF & Analog Engineer for Satellite Payloads

SpinLaunch, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpinLaunch, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer, RF and Analog in Long Beach, CA. The successful candidate will design and develop analog RF systems and avionics for satellite communication payloads within the Meridian program. This role demands experience in RF systems, circuit design, and hands-on troubleshooting.

Applicants must have a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position promotes a diverse workplace and adheres to ITAR regulations for U.S. citizenship requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing analog RF systems with hands-on circuit design.
• Experience designing RF signal chains incorporating amplifiers, filters, and mixers.
• Ability to perform bench-level RF and analog troubleshooting using RF test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog RF systems and supporting avionics in satellite communication payloads.
• Control transponder functions and design power supply avionics.

Skills

Analog RF systems design

Circuit design and layout

Communication skills

Education

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ADS

Microwave Office

Python

MATLAB

Job description

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Sr. Electrical Engineer, RF and Analog

Engineering Full Time Long Beach, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1020

Meridian is building a fundamentally new model for sovereign space infrastructure—delivering complete, owned Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations that provide governments and commercial operators with full control, assured access, and sovereign communications capability at a fraction of the cost of developing these systems independently.

Backed by leading venture capital investors and engineering partners, we are rapidly scaling the design, production, and deployment of the satellites, ground systems, and network infrastructure that will power Meridian's next-generation constellations.

Joining Meridian means working at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious space programs underway today - designing and building constellations that will put sovereign connectivity within reach of nations and operators worldwide. You'll be part of a close-knit, collaborative team that thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment, where your work directly advances the design, development, and deployment of satellite constellations that governments and enterprises around the world will depend on for secure, resilient, and sovereign connectivity.

Your Mission on the Team:

You are responsible for the design and development of the analog RF systems and supporting avionics in the satellite communication payloads of Meridian Space constellation. That includes:

• Means of controlling transponder functions
• Transponder power supply avionics

Basic Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing analog RF systems, with hands-on circuit design and board layout using industry-standard EDA tools
• Experience designing RF signal chains incorporating amplifiers, filters, and mixers, using circuit simulation tools such as ADS or Microwave Office
• Experience designing power supply avionics for RF or analog payloads
• Ability to perform bench-level RF and analog bring-up and troubleshooting using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and other RF test equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing transponders or transponder-like RF chains for satellite communication payloads
• Experience with radio-to-antenna interface design and passive RF/microwave components (waveguides, diplexers, couplers, filters), including 3D EM simulation in HFSS, CST, or similar
• Experience designing, manufacturing, and testing space flight hardware, including managing radiation effects (TID, SEE mitigation, part selection)
• General electrical hardware design experience across power, DC, and digital domains
• Experience with antenna range or anechoic chamber testing and RF component characterization
• Expertise in automating RF test equipment and reducing measurement data using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools

Meridian is required by the U.S. Government to comply with various space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) or a protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information on ITAR can be found here.

Meridian is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.