Senior RF/Communication Systems Engineer

Astranis Space Technologies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies seeks a RF/Communication Systems Engineer to design and model satellite communication payloads. This role involves working with multiple teams to create optimal radio systems. A Bachelor's in electrical engineering is required, along with strong technical and communication skills. Competitive compensation including equity and benefits is offered.

Benefits

Equity in the form of incentive stock options

Company-subsidized healthcare

Flexible PTO

401(K) retirement

Free on-site catered meals

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience required.
• Comfortable working in the lab testing radio hardware.
• Passion for fast-paced environments and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Own architectural trade studies and establish requirements.
• Lead R&D efforts for new radio features and technologies.
• Design signal processing algorithms.

Skills

Technical communication skills

Signals and systems

Digital communications

Triaging and debugging

Software development

Fast learner of new tools

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Python

C/C++

Signal generator

Signal analyzer

Network analyzer

Oscilloscope

Job description

As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.

Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!

Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.

As a RF/Communication Systems Engineer at Astranis you will be responsible for the architecture, design, and modeling of our satellites communication payloads. You will work closely with many other teams including but not limited to the antenna, SDR, RF, DSP, and mechanical teams in order to design the best possible radio systems.

Role:

• Own architectural trade studies, and establish system and unit level requirements analytically or via simulation
• Lead R&D efforts for new radio features / technologies / custom components
• Work closely with many design teams, including RF, Antenna, digital hardware, FPGA, mechanical, thermal
• Communications related signal processing algorithm design and test
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience
• Strong technical communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong fundamentals in "signals and systems" and digital communications
• Familiar with hardware components and their associated impairments / limitations
• Comfortable working in the lab, testing radio hardware, using signal generator, signal analyzer, network analyzer, oscilloscope, etc
• Proven ability to triage and debug issues discovered in testing
• Comfortable developing software (Python, and some C/C++)
• Fast to learn new tools and workflows
• A passion for working in a fast-paced environment and constantly learning
• Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus:

• Familiarity with satellite radio systems (ground segment and/or space segment)
• RF system design and budgeting
• Radio characterization test planning, automation and execution
• Comfortable with software, especially Python, git, GNU Radio
• Fixed point implementation of signal processing algorithms
• Familiarity with multi-rate signal processing techniques (polyphase filters, resamplers, etc)
• Familiarity with satellite waveforms and modems (DVB-S2/x, DVB-RCS2)

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

$170,000 - $225,000 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 our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

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