RF Engineer at SpinLaunch

Long Beach, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Minimum of 2 years of broad experience doing RF/Analog circuit design and board layout using the relevant tools
Experience modeling, designing, and testing RF subsystems, preferably for satellite payloads
Experience using HFSS, CST, or similar RF simulation tools
Ability to perform bench-level analog/power bring-up and troubleshooting using analog and digital test equipment like spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and vector signal generators
Strong verbal and written communication skills
U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) or a protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Onsite location

Responsibilities

Design and develop analog RF systems in the satellite communication payloads and ground terminals of the Meridian Space constellation
Work on radio systems, antenna signal interfaces, waveguide design, and antenna control systems
Take ownership of the successful operation of payloads on orbit
Manage every aspect driving the success of the equipment from blank slate to manufactured product

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RF circuit designAnalog circuit designboard layoutHFSSCSTRF simulationspectrum analyzersnetwork analyzersvector signal generatorswaveguide designantenna signal interfacesantenna control systemssatellite payloads

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

The position is onsite.

What is the salary for this RF Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key required skills for this position?

Candidates need a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, minimum 2 years of RF/Analog circuit design and board layout experience, RF subsystem modeling/design/testing (preferably for satellites), experience with HFSS/CST or similar tools, bench-level testing skills, and strong communication skills.

What is the team environment like at SpinLaunch?

You will join a close-knit, collaborative team as part of a small team taking on big challenges, with ownership from design to on-orbit operation.

What makes a strong candidate for this RF Engineer role?

A strong candidate has the required graduate degree and 2+ years RF experience, plus preferred qualifications like satellite payload design, space hardware experience, antenna design/testing, and tools like Python/MATLAB; U.S. citizenship or ITAR eligibility is mandatory.