Astranis Space Technologies · 2 days ago
RF/Communication Systems Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expAstranis Space Technologies builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. As a RF/Communication Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, and modeling of satellite communication payloads, collaborating with various design teams to create optimal radio systems.
AerospaceInternetSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own architectural trade studies, and establish system and unit level requirements analytically or via simulation
Lead R&D efforts for new radio features / technologies / custom components
Work closely with many design teams, including RF, Antenna, digital hardware, FPGA, mechanical, thermal
Communications related signal processing algorithm design and test
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
3+ years of experience
Strong technical communication skills (oral and written)
Strong fundamentals in 'signals and systems' and digital communications
Familiar with hardware components and their associated impairments / limitations
Comfortable working in the lab, testing radio hardware, using signal generator, signal analyzer, network analyzer, oscilloscope, etc
Proven ability to triage and debug issues discovered in testing
Comfortable developing software (Python, and some C/C++)
Fast to learn new tools and workflows
A passion for working in a fast-paced environment and constantly learning
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, Or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
Preferred
Familiarity with satellite radio systems (ground segment and/or space segment)
RF system design and budgeting
Radio characterization test planning, automation and execution
Comfortable with software, especially Python, git, GNU Radio
Fixed point implementation of signal processing algorithms
Familiarity with multi-rate signal processing techniques (polyphase filters, resamplers, etc)
Multi-antenna systems (beamforming, null-steering)
Direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) modem design
Familiarity with satellite waveforms and modems (DVB-S2/x, DVB-RCS2)
Benefits
Equity in the form of incentive stock options
High quality company-subsidized healthcare
Disability and life insurance benefits
Flexible PTO
401(K) retirement
Free on-site catered meals
Company
Astranis Space Technologies
Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits. Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$753.5MKey Investors
Andreessen HorowitzBlackRockVenrock
2024-07-24Series D· $200M
2023-04-14Series Unknown· $200M
2023-04-14Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Mark Mesler
Chief Financial Officer
Ryan McLinko
Cofounder
Recent News
2025-11-07
2025-11-05
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