Space RF Engineer: Antenna Systems Lead

MMA Space; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

M.M.A. Design LLC in Colorado is seeking a Space RF Engineer to design, develop, and test RF systems for space-based applications.

This role covers materials selection for deployable antennas and phased arrays, from concept through production and flight readiness to ensure reliable communications and sensing in demanding space environments. The candidate will lead RF solution definitions, own antenna systems, and collaborate with mechanical and systems teams to optimize performance, cost, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of RF design, analysis, or testing experience; space or related industry preferred.
• Strong RF fundamentals and familiarity with link budgets and impedance matching.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF solution definitions for space antenna arrays.
• Own antenna system from concept to design for manufacture and flight readiness.
• Translate mission requirements into robust RF designs for spacecraft.

Skills

RF design

Space/Aerospace

RF testing

S-parameters

Link budget analysis

HFSS/CST/ADS

Altium

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

CST

ADS

Altium

Job description

M.M.A. Design LLC in Colorado is seeking a Space RF Engineer to design, develop, and test RF systems for space-based applications.

This role covers materials selection for deployable antennas and phased arrays, from concept through production and flight readiness to ensure reliable communications and sensing in demanding space environments. The candidate will lead RF solution definitions, own antenna systems, and collaborate with mechanical and systems teams to optimize performance, cost, and