Solutions Engineer – Radio Frequency Geolocation (RFGL)

Spire; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)

Generous Time Off Policy

Education Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Fitness Reimbursement

ESPP

Family leave

Fitness reimbursement

Employee referrals

Snacks & beverages

Job summary

A leading satellite technology company seeks a Solutions Engineer for RF Geolocation. You will provide vital support to delivering space-based signals intelligence and emitter geolocation services. The ideal candidate has a strong background in SIGINT and RF engineering. Responsibilities include designing tailored solutions, serving as the primary technical contact, and contributing to government tenders. The position offers a range of benefits including generous time off and education assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in signals intelligence (SIGINT), RF engineering, or related domain.
• Success in technical pre-sales, solutions architecture, or systems integration.
• Strong communication skills to simplify complex concepts.
• Comfortable supporting US and international defense customers.
• Proficiency in Linux and Python for RF data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical contact for RFGL prospects and existing customers.
• Design custom solutions leveraging LEO-based TDOA/FDOA capabilities.
• Deliver technical presentations and documentation for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, RF operations, and product teams to define customer requirements.
• Translate mission objectives into practical geolocation configurations, delivery formats, and SLAs.
• Act as SME on space-based RF collection, emitter detection, and signals analysis workflows.
• Identify and address gaps in RFGL portfolio and contribute to roadmap development.
• Contribute to pricing estimates, proposals, and data trials with account teams.
• Support government tenders, RFPs, and partner-led engagements focused on RF intelligence.

Skills

Signals intelligence (SIGINT)

RF engineering

Technical pre-sales

Systems integration

Linux and scripting (Python)

Linux

Python

Tools

IQEngine

MATLAB

Job description

Solutions Engineer – Radio Frequency Geolocation (RFGL)

Spire 24 April 2025

As an RFGL Sales Engineer, you will be pivotal to the Space Reconnaissance business unit's achievements by providing technical support for Spire's RF geolocation capabilities. Your focus will be on delivering space-based signals intelligence (SIGINT) and emitter geolocation services to US and allied government clients. Collaborating with account executives and product leaders, you will understand mission needs, develop compelling RFGL solutions, and accelerate deal progression. Your technical expertise and customer-centric approach will be crucial in advancing essential national security and ISR missions.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the primary technical contact for RFGL prospects and existing customers throughout the sales cycle.
• Design customized solutions for RF geolocation needs, leveraging Spire’s LEO-based TDOA/FDOA capabilities.
• Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and documentation that clearly communicate Spire’s RFGL value to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, RF operations, and product teams to define and prioritize customer requirements.
• Translate customer mission objectives into practical geolocation configurations, delivery formats, and SLAs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on space-based RF collection, emitter detection, and signals analysis workflows.
• Identify and address technical gaps in the RFGL portfolio and contribute to roadmap development.
• Contribute to pricing estimates, proposals, and data trials in partnership with account teams.
• Support government tenders, RFPs, and partner-led engagements focused on RF intelligence.

Key Skills:

• Experience in signals intelligence (SIGINT), RF engineering, or a related satellite ISR domain.
• Demonstrated success in technical pre-sales, solutions architecture, or systems integration.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts for various stakeholders.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment supporting US and international defense customers.
• Proficiency in Linux and scripting tools (e.g., Python) for RF data analysis.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with RF spectrum operations, TDOA/FDOA geolocation, GNSS signals, and VHF/UHF/L-band emitters.
• Knowledge of space systems, payloads, satellite tasking, and ground processing pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with tools like IQEngine, MATLAB, or RF signal simulators.
• Knowledge of cloud-based RF data processing architectures (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, containerized pipelines).
• Understanding of multi-INT fusion including AIS, radar, and GNSS alongside RFGL.
• Experience in proposing or responding to RFI/RFPs in the defense or intelligence sector.

Benefits:

• Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
• Launch Attendance
• Generous Time Off Policy
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Family Leave
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

How to Apply

Interested in this position? Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application portal.