Astranis Space Technologies · 2 days ago
RF Systems Engineer
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $165K/yr
2+ years expAstranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, aiming to expand 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 innovate satellite technology.
AerospaceInternetSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Required
Familiar with software development (Python, and some C/C++), and fast to learn new tools
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
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
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2026-01-12
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