Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

As an RF systems engineer on the team, you'll be responsible for defining the RF systems roadmap, trades, technology incubation and driving RF sub-systems budgets and requirements, modeling for the commercial and USG satellites payload and TT&C systems. You'll take ownership of the full lifecycle for your ideas and work collaboratively with engineers across the organization to develop creative and innovative solutions that will push the envelope of satellite technology.

Role

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.

Requirements

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
Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
2+ years of RF engineering experience or equivalent

Bonus

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)

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$120,000—$165,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

RF Systems Engineer

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