Space RF Hardware Engineer — SDR & Phased-Array Focus

K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a design engineer for radiofrequency and microwave electronics for powerful satellites. This role involves designing hardware from UHF to Ka band, creating PCB assemblies, and collaborating across a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in RF engineering. A competitive salary between $115,000 – $200,000 and comprehensive benefits package are offered. Join us in this groundbreaking Series C space startup.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in microwave and RF engineering.
• Experience designing multilayer PCBAs and integrating commercial off-the-shelf integrated circuits.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-velocity start-up atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF/microwave hardware from UHF 200 MHz to Ka band 30 GHz.
• Design PCBAs for spacecraft including architecture, schematic capture, and layout.
• Qualify designs through environmental testing for robustness.

Skills

Microwave and RF engineering

Speed in a startup environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Altium or similar PCB design tools

Cadence AWR Microwave Office

Keysight ADS

RF test equipment

Job description

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a design engineer for radiofrequency and microwave electronics for powerful satellites. This role involves designing hardware from UHF to Ka band, creating PCB assemblies, and collaborating across a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in RF engineering. A competitive salary between $115,000 – $200,000 and comprehensive benefits package are offered. Join us in this groundbreaking Series C space startup.