Senior RF Engineer, Aerospace Avionics — Equity & PTO

Astrolab; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible PTO

Home office set-up reimbursement

Weekly lunch stipend

Job summary

Astrolab in Hawthorne, California is seeking an experienced RF Communications Engineer to lead the design of wireless communications systems for planetary rovers. The role includes responsibilities from component selection to testing and integration, working closely with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers comprehensive health benefits, equity ownership, and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RF communications system design and component-level engineering.
• Experience with RF test equipment and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Own wireless communications systems from architecture to operations.
• Develop interface and functional specifications in collaboration with engineering.
• Perform end-to-end system testing including vehicle integration.

Skills

RF communications system design

Experience with RF test equipment

Familiarity with digital communications fundamentals

Experience in hardware design for aerospace

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

RF simulation tools like HFSS

Job description

Astrolab in Hawthorne, California is seeking an experienced RF Communications Engineer to lead the design of wireless communications systems for planetary rovers. The role includes responsibilities from component selection to testing and integration, working closely with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers comprehensive health benefits, equity ownership, and flexible PTO.