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Astranis

RF Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $165K/yr

... contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent ... RF Design Engineer As an RF Engineer you will be responsible for design, qualification, and ...

Castellum Inc

RF Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$165K - $185K/yr

***CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD AND FUNDING*** JOB SUMMARY Corvus Consulting LLC is seeking an RF Engineer to support a Department of Defense Chief Information Officer (DoD CIO) Persistent Spectrum ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation

RF Engineer

Littleton, CO · Hybrid

This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin. Estimated award date is ... As an RF Engineer, you will architect, design, and develop RF systems and circuitry, including ...

Lockheed Martin

RF Engineer

Littleton, CO · Hybrid

This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin. Estimated award date is ... As an RF Engineer, you will architect, design, and develop RF systems and circuitry, including ...

Apex Systems

RF Test Engineer

Redmond, WA

$70 - $75/hr

Contract Role Overview This role focuses on validating and automating testing for satellite communication hardware. The engineer will work with RF systems, develop automated test workflows, and ...

Lockheed Martin

RF Engineer

Littleton, CO · Hybrid

This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin. Estimated award date is ... As an RF Engineer, you will architect, design, and develop RF systems and circuitry, including ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation

RF Engineer

Littleton, CO · Hybrid

This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin. Estimated award date is ... As an RF Engineer, you will architect, design, and develop RF systems and circuitry, including ...

Astranis

Senior RF Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$170K - $230K/yr

... contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent ... Senior RF Design Engineer As an RF Engineer you will be responsible for design, qualification, and ...

Lynk

RF/Electrical Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

... contracts covering approximately 50 countries. Our technology will enable all 8 billion people on ... Job Summary As an RF/Electrical Engineer at Lynk, you will be responsible for wearing many hats in ...

Artisan Electronics Inc

Senior RF Engineer

Odon, IN · On-site

We have several 5-year contracts to support mission critical Navy programs and are looking for ... As a Senior RF Test Engineer, you would work within an experienced System Engineering team made up ...

CesiumAstro

RF Test Engineer II

Austin, TX · On-site

We are looking to add an RF Test Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup ... CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any ...

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How much do rf contract jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for rf contract in the United States is $117,680.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,500.00 and $139,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Rf Contract vs Rf Engineer?

AspectRf ContractRf Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in electrical engineering or related field, with experience in RF systemsRequires a degree in electrical engineering, RF engineering certification, and hands-on RF design experience
Work EnvironmentOften project-based, working on specific RF system deployments or contractsDesign, develop, and test RF systems in labs or field environments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by telecom companies, contractors, and consulting firms for specific projectsEmployed by telecom, aerospace, and electronics companies for ongoing RF development

In summary, Rf Contract roles focus on project-specific work often contracted out, while Rf Engineers are involved in the ongoing design and development of RF systems within organizations. Both roles require similar technical credentials but differ in scope and employment type.

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Infographic showing various Rf Contract job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 8% Full Time, 46% Part Time, 44% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,680 per year, or $56.6 per hour.
RF Design Engineer

RF Design Engineer

Astranis

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$120K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

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.
RF Design Engineer
As an RF Engineer you will be responsible for design, qualification, and procurement of active RF electronics (frequency converters, SSPAs, LNAs, PLLs, etc) in the RF front end of satellite payloads. You will work closely with other mechanical, payload systems, electrical, and software engineers to achieve overall system requirements in your designs.
Role
  • 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

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
  • 1-6 years of experience
  • Deep knowledge of fundamental RF concepts, such as RF circuit analysis, noise, linearity, radio architectures, etc
  • Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing RF hardware for microwave frequencies
  • Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS, Cadence, HFSS, etc)

Bonus
  • MS or PhD in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or equivalent
  • Experience with PCB design, layout and simulation (Altium or similar)
  • Experience with system in package (SiP), multi-chip modules (MCM), packaged RF hybrids, etc
  • Experience developing communications satellite payloads
  • Experience designing SSPAs or implementing SSPA-based phased arrays
  • Experience with designing high reliability electronics for harsh environments such as space or automotive
  • Antennas and Electromagnetics propagation knowledge and background
  • Experience with Software Defined Radios and associated skillset (mixed signal, high speed digital)
  • Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages used for automating test instruments

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.

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