Senior RF Design Engineer at Astranis

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Satellite CommunicationsIndustries

Requirements

BS in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or equivalent
Passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
6+ years of experience
Deep knowledge of fundamental RF concepts, such as RF circuit analysis, amplifier design, noise, linearity, radio architectures, etc
Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing RF hardware for microwave frequencies
Proven completion of product from concept to production
Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS, Cadence, HFSS, etc)
Experience with PCB design, layout and simulation (Altium or similar)

Responsibilities

Design, simulate, implement, and measure active and passive RF sub-systems at microwave frequencies, including; SSPAs, LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down converters, oscillators, filters, etc
Be responsible for hardware designs from requirements definition through manufacturing, bring-up, and qualification testing
Integrate these systems into the spacecraft by working closely with the rest of the team
Specify, procure, and integrate third party vendor hardware
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RF DesignMicrowave EngineeringSSPALNAPower AmplifiersUp/Down ConvertersOscillatorsFiltersRF SimulationHardware QualificationVendor ProcurementPLL

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

The position is onsite and requires working out of the San Francisco office.

What is the salary for this Senior RF Design Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key required skills for this role?

Key requirements include a BS in electrical engineering or equivalent, 6+ years of experience, deep knowledge of RF concepts like circuit analysis and amplifier design, hands-on experience designing and testing RF hardware at microwave frequencies, proven product completion from concept to production, and experience with RF simulation tools (ADS, Cadence, HFSS) and PCB design (Altium).

What is the company culture like at Astranis?

Astranis features a passionate, collaborative team of over 400 world-class engineers working in a fast-paced environment from their San Francisco office, offering a rewarding atmosphere where you'll learn and make significant impact.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior RF Design Engineer position?

Strong candidates have 6+ years of hands-on RF hardware experience at microwave frequencies, deep RF knowledge, proven track record taking products from concept to production, proficiency with RF simulation and PCB tools, and passion for hardware in a fast-paced setting; bonus for advanced degrees or satellite payload experience.

Astranis

Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites

About Astranis

Astranis develops and deploys spacecraft for Geostationary Orbit, focusing on providing internet connectivity to the 4 billion people worldwide without access. The company designs, manufactures, and operates low-cost telecommunications satellites, offering bandwidth-as-a-service to commercial and government customers. This approach allows Astranis to deliver services at a lower cost than traditional providers, making it appealing for reaching new markets. With over $1 billion in satellite services sold in the past two years and plans for additional satellite launches, Astranis is positioned for growth. The company's goal is to bridge the digital divide and connect underserved populations globally.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$587.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

An equity stake in the company.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Unlimited vacation days.

Healthy, delicious, free lunch catered in every day.

Complementary OneMedical membership.

Great office chairs, stand-up desks, and a machine shop.

Reimbursement to spend on commuting from outside SF

Generous, fully-paid parental leave.

Risks

Competition from SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper may impact market share.

Continuous R&D investment needed due to rapid technological advancements in satellite tech.

Regulatory challenges in obtaining spectrum licenses could delay satellite deployments.

Differentiation

Astranis offers low-cost satellite solutions for underserved regions, expanding internet access.

The company provides bandwidth-as-a-service, reducing costs for commercial and government clients.

Astranis designs, manufactures, and operates its own satellites, ensuring end-to-end service control.

Upsides

Astranis plans to launch 100 MicroGEO satellites by 2030, increasing market share.

Partnership with Xona Space Systems enhances reputation in the defense sector.

$50 million investment from NTT Docomo Ventures indicates strong investor confidence.

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