Loft Orbital · 17 hours ago
RF Systems Engineer
Golden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $155K/yr
2+ years expLoft Orbital is a company dedicated to providing innovative satellite solutions for various missions. As an RF Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for integrating RF subsystems and ensuring their performance aligns with mission goals, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve success in space missions.
AerospaceSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
Responsibilities
System-Level RF Architecture & Design - Contribute to the definition of end-to-end RF system architecture and requirements, ensuring compatibility with mission constraints and performance goals
End-to-End Performance Analysis - Perform RF link budget analysis and system-level trade-offs to evaluate performance under various mission scenarios
Requirements Engineering / Traceability - Support requirements definition, flow-down, and traceability from mission-level needs to RF subsystem specifications
Test Campaign Support - Support the execution of RF test campaigns with our AIT teams, including test planning, documentation, and reporting of verification results
Scripts, Tools and Simulation - Ability to develop scripts and low-level software for debugging and test purposes (proficiency in Python and C is a strong asset). Utilize modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, CST, ADS) to validate designs and predict system performance
Cross-functional Communication - Act as a technical interface between RF, software, mechanical, system, Ground and AIT teams to ensure smooth integration and alignment with program objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of experience in Radio Frequency subsystem integration
Proven experience in RF system integration, debugging and performance analysis
Demonstrated autonomy in leading system and SW integration
Knowledge of S-band and X-band frequency communications
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Preferred
Experience in Signal Processing algorithms
Proficiency in link budget calculations and antenna simulations
Familiarity with design principles related to EMI shielding, grounding, and RF signal integrity
Experience with simulation tools for EMI/EMC and RF analysis
Experience using CST (RF Simulation), ADS (design) tools
Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
401(k) plan and equity options
Daily catered lunches and snacks
International exposure to our team in France
Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
Relocation assistance when applicable
Company
Loft Orbital
Loft Orbital leases space on satellites for any organization to collect information about the Earth, from space.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$326.2MKey Investors
BlackRockFoundation CapitalUncork Capital
2025-09-01Debt Financing
2025-01-14Series C· $170M
2024-09-20Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Pierre-Damien Vaujour
Co-Founder & CEO
Alex Greenberg
Co-Founder & COO
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