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Samara Aerospace

Senior RF Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$5.2K/wk

Drive the full hardware development cycle from bench prototype through design validation and ... Plan, develop, and execute RF testing at both board level and integrated system level using ...

Amat

Senior RF Systems Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

$161K - $221K/yr

As a Systems Engineer, you'll design, integrate, and optimize complex systems that drive the ... testing, and ensuring seamless integration of subsystems. Additionally, you'll identify and ...

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Icarus

Senior RF Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$120K - $220K/yr

Drive RF performance through analysis, simulation, bench testing, and flight data * Lead EMI/EMC mitigation across avionics, power, and payload systems * Work closely with avionics, GNC, electrical ...

Icarus

Senior RF Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$120K - $220K/yr

Drive RF performance through analysis, simulation, bench testing, and flight data * Lead EMI/EMC mitigation across avionics, power, and payload systems * Work closely with avionics, GNC, electrical ...

Icarus

Senior RF Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$120K - $220K/yr

Drive RF performance through analysis, simulation, bench testing, and flight data * Lead EMI/EMC mitigation across avionics, power, and payload systems * Work closely with avionics, GNC, electrical ...

SpaceX

RF Software Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

Drive program-level decisions on RF system designs * Research novel solutions for unique large ... Experience with testing both active and passive RF devices such as filters, amplifiers, mixers, and ...

Array Labs

Senior RF PCB Layout Engineer

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$125K - $160K/yr

Drive DFM/DFT considerations with fabrication and assembly partners, including documentation and ... Experience taking RF hardware from prototype through qualification and environmental testing $125 ...

Mission Microwave Technologies

RF Engineer SSPA

Cypress, CA · On-site

$160K - $170K/yr

Mission Microwave is headquartered at 6060 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90603. About the Role As an ... Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in RF design, simulation, and testing. * Electronic Warfare ...

SpaceX

Sr. RF Software Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$165K - $230K/yr

Drive program-level decisions on RF system designs * Research novel solutions for unique large ... Experience with testing both active and passive RF devices such as filters, amplifiers, mixers, and ...

SpaceX

RF Software Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

Drive program-level decisions on RF system designs * Research novel solutions for unique large ... Experience with testing both active and passive RF devices such as filters, amplifiers, mixers, and ...

Neros Technologies

Senior RF Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$149K - $208K/yr

... drive their development from concept to mass production. In this leadership role, you will be the ... Automated Testing: Proficiency in developing automated RF test frameworks using Python, or similar ...

Neros Technologies

Senior RF Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$149K - $208K/yr

... drive their development from concept to mass production. In this leadership role, you will be the ... Automated Testing: Proficiency in developing automated RF test frameworks using Python, or similar ...

Skydio, Inc

Senior RF Design Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation across existing and next-generation RF ... testing * Partner with external module vendors, certification labs, and carriers to ensure ...

Vast

Senior RF Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$147K - $209K/yr

... drive them to resolution * Guide your component through manufacture, acceptance testing, and ... RF system and circuit design software such as Matlab and Keysight ADS * Familiarity with RF block ...

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AspectIntern Rf Drive TestingRF Test Engineer
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in engineering or related fieldBachelor's or higher in electrical engineering or related field, certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentField testing, on-site drive testing, and data collectionLaboratory and field testing, data analysis, and troubleshooting
Industry UsageEntry-level, supporting RF testing teams in telecom and wireless industriesFull-time role, responsible for designing, executing, and analyzing RF tests

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Senior RF Engineer

Samara Aerospace

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$5.2K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

About Us:
Samara Aerospace is revolutionizing satellite design by addressing the challenges of deploying and managing large satellite constellations. Our innovative Hummingbird spacecraft bus offers a modular and scalable platform that streamlines satellite production and deployment, significantly reducing launch costs. Hummingbird's compact architecture maximizes launch capacity, making it the most efficient and agile spacecraft in the industry. At the core of our technology is the patented Multifunctional Structures for Attitude Control (MSAC) system. Unlike traditional wheel-based pointing control systems, MSAC utilizes actuators embedded in the hinges of deployable solar panels to provide 3-axis attitude control and active jitter cancellation. This design eliminates the need for spinning wheels, reducing mass and potential points of failure, while enhancing pointing precision.
Role:
Samara Aerospace is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of RF systems development-from requirements definition and architectural trade studies through design, fabrication, test, and qualification. You will collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, and systems engineering teams to develop high-performance RF solutions in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead architectural R&D efforts for new RF communications and payload subsystems by conducting trade studies and establishing requirements
  • Develop and maintain RF system models and simulations, perform end-to-end link budget analysis, noise and linearity cascades, and interference/co-existence assessments to validate system performance margins across operating conditions.
  • Drive the full hardware development cycle from bench prototype through design validation and qualification testing.
  • Defining test plans, executing characterization campaigns, and documenting results to demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
  • Own the end-to-end PCB implementation of RF designs, including schematic capture, multilayer board layout (RF/mixed-signal), stackup definition, design rule checks, and liaison with fabrication and assembly vendors to ensure manufacturable, high-performance hardware.
  • Design, simulate, implement, and characterize active and passive RF subsystems at microwave frequencies, including SSPAs, LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down converters, mixers, oscillators, and filters.
  • Plan, develop, and execute RF testing at both board level and integrated system level using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, vector signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
  • Support regulatory compliance efforts including FCC licensing and frequency coordination
  • Contribute to recruiting, mentoring, and technical development of teammates.

Qualifications:
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or equivalent; M.S. or Ph.D. preferred.
  • 5+ years of RF engineering experience with a B.S. degree, or 3+ years with an M.S.
  • Deep knowledge of fundamental RF concepts: circuit analysis, noise figure, linearity, gain, radio architecture, and
  • Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing RF hardware at microwave and/or millimeter-wave frequencies.
  • Proficiency in RF/EM simulation tools (ADS, HFSS, Cadence, etc)
  • Proficiency in schematic capture and multilayer PCB layout (Altium preferred).

Preferred:
  • Experience developing RF hardware for aerospace, space, or other mission-critical environments.
  • Experience with antenna design and electromagnetics/propagation.
  • Experience phased-array antenna systems (beamforming, null-steering).
  • Familiarity with Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and associated digital signal processing.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and scripting languages (Python) for test automation and signal processing.
  • Familiarity with common bus protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN, UART) and Linux command-line environments
  • Familiarity with satellite communications systems (ground segment and/or space segment), including DVB-S2

Salary and Benefits:
  • Pay range: $150,000-190,000 annually to start
  • Early and competitive equity in a rapidly growing startup
  • Platinum-level healthcare, vision, dental, and life insurance covered 100% for you
  • Partial dependent coverage available
  • 401k matching at 4% (no vesting)
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Catered lunch 3x per week
  • Education assistance up to $5,250 per year
  • Relocation assistance is available
  • 17 paid holidays (including a "winter break" Dec. 24-Jan. 1

Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Samara Aerospace does not currently sponsor employment visas for this position.
Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire in accordance with federal law.

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