Senior RF & Spacecraft Communications Architect

Terran Orbital Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Match

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Education Reimbursement

Competitive Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking an RF & Communication Systems Architect to lead the design of advanced communications systems for satellites. The role requires 12+ years in RF communications design, with strong expertise in technologies like RFFE and AESA. Responsibilities include defining technical roadmaps and ensuring integration across avionics and navigation systems. Offering competitive salary from $200,000 to $250,000, with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in RF communications systems design and architecture.
• Demonstrated expertise in several RF technologies.
• Proven track record architecting complex systems for space or aerospace missions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of communications architectures.
• Collaborate with multiple domains to deliver high-performance systems.
• Ensure seamless integration of RF subsystems into missions.

Skills

RF front-end (RFFE)

Modem design

Active electronically scanned arrays (AESA)

Link analysis

GNSS

ADC/DAC technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking an RF & Communication Systems Architect to lead the design of advanced communications systems for satellites. The role requires 12+ years in RF communications design, with strong expertise in technologies like RFFE and AESA. Responsibilities include defining technical roadmaps and ensuring integration across avionics and navigation systems. Offering competitive salary from $200,000 to $250,000, with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and flexible time off.