Spacecraft RF Engineer: End-to-End S-Band & TT&C Lead

Xona Space Systems; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Xona Space Systems in Burlingame, CA seeks an RF Electrical Engineer to own the spacecraft S-Band TT&C radios from architecture to qualification. You will design schematics, lay out PCBs, select components and coordinate with antenna teams to ensure robust performance in harsh space environments.

You will develop link budgets, drive EMI/EMC compliance, and perform lab and flight-level testing and debugging to deliver a reliable radio subsystem for our satellites.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field; MS preferred.
• Hands-on RF/electrical engineering experience with PCB RF layout.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC standards (MIL-STD-461) and space hardware constraints.
• Experience with UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end S-Band radio design including schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Develop spaceflight link budgets across mission phases.
• Ensure EMI/EMC compliance and reliability for space environments.
• Perform RF/Electrical test and hardware bring-up in lab and flight settings.

Skills

RF Engineering

PCB RF Layout

HFSS/ADS/MATLAB

EMI/EMC Standards

Digital Interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, E

Lab Measurement Tools

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. a plus

Tools

HFSS

ADS

MATLAB

Job description

Xona Space Systems in Burlingame, CA seeks an RF Electrical Engineer to own the spacecraft S-Band TT&C radios from architecture to qualification. You will design schematics, lay out PCBs, select components and coordinate with antenna teams to ensure robust performance in harsh space environments.

You will develop link budgets, drive EMI/EMC compliance, and perform lab and flight-level testing and debugging to deliver a reliable radio subsystem for our satellites.