Staff Avionics RF Electrical Engineer

E-Space

Saratoga (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Competitive salaries

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Job summary

E-Space in Saratoga, CA is seeking a Staff Avionics RF Electrical Engineer to lead RF hardware development for space-based IoT systems. You will influence circuit design, PCB layouts, and testing across engineering teams in a fast-growing LEO satellite environment.

The role requires 10+ years in RF design, strong Altium skills, and experience with high-speed signaling in aerospace contexts. On-site in Saratoga, CA with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

10+ years of RF electrical circuit design experience.
Experience with LNAs, PAs, filters and mixers.
Schematic capture and PCB layout proficiency.
Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.
Space-environment design experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Develop PCBA requirements with other disciplines.
Design RF circuits and perform simulations.
Capture schematics and lay out PCBs in Altium.
Verify PCBA and system integration through testing.
Provide production manufacturing support as needed.

Skills

RF circuit design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Testing

Altium proficiency

LNA/PA knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (bonus)

Tools

Altium Designer

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service deliveryassociated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

The Staff Avionics RF Electrical Engineer will participate in all aspects of the development and test of RF hardware for

E-Space satellite communications equipment. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in RF electrical

design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing.

This position will report to the Director of Electrical Engineering and will work closely with various

engineering teams. The successful candidate will be based in our Saratoga, CA office.

What you’ll be doing:

Develop PCBA requirements in collaboration with other engineering disciplines.
Design of RF circuits including amplifiers, filters, high speed DACs/ADCs, path tuning, simulations, etc
Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
Circuit analysis including power, tolerance, and reliability related.
PCBA design verification testing and system integration testing.
Production manufacturing support as needed.

What you bring to this role:

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
10+ years of experience in RF electrical circuit design, analysis, simulation, schematic capture, PCB layout, and testing.
Design proficiency with LNAs, PAs, filtering, mixers, signal modulation, etc.
Proficiency with schematic capture and layout of complex PCBs.
Proficiency performing circuit analyses in RF tools, SPICE, and Excel.
Proficiency with electronic lab equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering iron, etc.
Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment.

Bonus points for the following:

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
Experience with antenna design and wireless RF links.
Experience designing for space environments including radiation impacts and mitigation.
Familiarity with Altium Designer
FPGA design skills.
C/C++ or Python skills

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $120,000 - $200,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

Why E-Space is right for you:

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space: