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Astranis Space Technologies · 21 hours ago

RF Systems Engineer

positionSan Francisco
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$120K/yr - $165K/yr
date2+ years exp

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. As an RF systems engineer, you will define the RF systems roadmap, manage technology incubation, and drive RF sub-systems budgets and requirements while collaborating with engineers to develop innovative satellite technology solutions.

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Responsibilities

System budgeting of gain, noise, linearity, distortion, interference, capacity (link budgeting)
Test planning and execution at the integrated system level as well as board level
Involved in architectural trades and a range of design decisions all the way down the the the component/circuit level
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team

Qualification

RF system designRF testingPythonC/C++Analog/RF componentsSatellite radio systemsRF hardware designTechnical communicationOrganizational skillsFast-paced environmentTeam collaboration

Required

Familiar with software development (Python, and some C/C++)
RF system level design and budgeting
RF testing and test design
Highly organized and process oriented
Strong technical communication skills (oral and written)
Familiar with analog/RF components and associated impairments
Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
A passion for working in a fast-paced environment and constantly learning
2+ years of RF engineering experience or equivalent
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

Preferred

Familiarity with satellite radio systems (ground segment and/or space segment)
Comfortable with software, especially Python, git
Experience designing RF hardware
Familiarity with satellite waveforms and modems (DVB-S2/x, DVB-RCS2)

Benefits

Equity
Robust benefits
High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
Disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement planning
Flexible PTO
Free on-site catered meals

Company

Astranis Space Technologies

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Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits. Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband.
dateFounded in 2015
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.astranis.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$753.5M
Key Investors
Andreessen Horowitz,BAM ElevateAndreessen HorowitzBlackRock
2024-07-24Series D· $200M
2023-04-14Series Unknown· $200M
2023-04-14Debt Financing

Leadership Team

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Mark Mesler
Chief Financial Officer
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Ryan McLinko
Cofounder
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Recent News

FinSMEs
Astranis Raises $13.5M in Series A Funding
2026-01-12
Andreessen Horowitz
Investing in Astranis
2026-01-12
Satellite Today
Microsatellite Startup Astranis Raises $90M, led by Venrock
2026-01-12
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