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Vast

RF Antenna Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$120K - $171K/yr

... optical, TDRS, C2V2, etc.) * Design, model and EM simulation of complex RF hardware (antenna ... Experience with RF test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers, VNAs, Power Meters, Cable Analyzers ...

Marvell

Staff Application Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Your Team, Your Impact Marvell's Optical and Copper Connectivity Business Unit is the industry ... Experience in using lab equipment including high speed oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

We are seeking Electronic Materials and Devices Engineering Interns to join our Electronic ... Materials characterization, including microscopy, spectroscopy, and surface profiling * Electrical ...

Vector Atomic

Engineer - Electrical

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

Collaborate with physicists, firmware, optics, and mechanical teams to architect electronics for ... Bring up, characterize, and debug boards using oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, SMUs, and ...

Vector Atomic

Engineer - Electrical

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

Collaborate with physicists, firmware, optics, and mechanical teams to architect electronics for ... Bring up, characterize, and debug boards using oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, SMUs, and ...

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As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship optical spectroscopy in the United States is $15.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed relevant degree; no certification requiredRelevant certifications or technical training often preferred
Work EnvironmentEducational labs, research projects, training settingsIndustrial labs, research facilities, manufacturing environments
Job FocusLearning, assisting, gaining experience in optical spectroscopyPerforming routine spectroscopy tests, maintaining equipment

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RF Antenna Engineer

RF Antenna Engineer

Vast

Long Beach, CA • On-site

$120K - $171K/yr

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Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Vast is looking for an RF Antenna Engineer, reporting to the Director, RF Engineering, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Develop RF Antenna telemetry and tracking systems for the next generation of crewed space stations, including hardware, software and operations for space station tracking, mission data, payload data, and communications with visiting vehicles.
  • Design and test RF antenna hardware in VHF through Ka-band - from concept to production.
  • Perform architecture trade studies, requirements definition, component design, and manage development for various radios and/or laser systems (S-band, X-band, K-Band, infrared/optical, TDRS, C2V2, etc.)
  • Design, model and EM simulation of complex RF hardware (antenna, filters, passives) 
  • Fabricate and characterize prototypes of antennas, passives, and RF front ends.
  • Design of advanced antenna and feed systems for on-orbit spacecraft and ground systems.
  • Full life-cycle ownership for related systems, including development, testing, integration, operations and maintenance for related hardware (interfaces, modems, radios, antennas, etc.)
  • Provide technical direction relating to RF systems and set top-level requirements to hardware agile development teams, integration, and test personnel.
  • Partner with manufacturing/integration engineers to develop work instructions and installation procedures for integrating and testing RF hardware.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar
  • 3+ years of experience with RF design, analysis, and/or unit level testing (significant academic projects, internships, and traditional professional experience all qualify)
  • Experience with the design and integration of RF Antenna systems consisting of radio transmitters, antennas, receivers, LNAs, PAs, couplers, filters, etc.
  • Experience with simulation tools such as SPICE, ADS, CST, HFSS, etc.
  • Experience with RF test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers, VNAs, Power Meters, Cable Analyzers, SDRs, etc.
  • Experience with electrical schematic capture software (Altium, Orcad or similar).

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Master's degree in electrical engineering or similar
  • Proficiency in working with GNU Radio and software-defined radios (SDRs)
  • Knowledge of space radiation effects on RF electronics and antennas
  • Prior experience with vehicle electrical bonding requirements
  • Good grasp of electronics and RF theory, and hands-on experience with electronics hardware, including both analog and digital
  • Familiarity with antenna measurement techniques and tools such as anechoic/reverb chambers, near field EM measurements
  • Experience with software programming: Matlab, LabVIEW, Python, C/C++, JS, etc.
  • Experience with full-lifecycle product development
  • Experience with designing electronics for spaceflight environment, verifying workmanship and operability through environmental test (random vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC)
  • Knowledge of RF demodulation, decommutation, FEC and CRC decoding, IRIG or CCSDS decoding techniques, Best-Source Selecting, for use in RF receiving front-end systems
  • Analyze in-the-field operational RF performance data of RF antenna products and investigate methods to improve performance and debug issues.

Additional Requirements:

  • Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

Pay Range: 

  • RF Antenna Engineer II: $120,540 - $171108
  • Senior RF Antenna Engineer: $147,600-$209,520

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