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Simulation Software Engineer, RF & DSP - Terawave
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Blue Origin · 2 Locations · RF & Comms
You will optimize simulation models for phased array antenna systems and silicon-based RF components on Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite constellation. Working with RF and DSP engineers, you will profile code, refactor legacy MATLAB scripts, and implement high-performance C++ algorithms to reduce memory footprint and runtime.
$192,051 to $268,870 per year
Senior RF Engineer II - Radar
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
Design and develop space-based radar systems including SAR payloads from architecture through flight testing. You will lead technical trades, conduct link budget analysis, oversee RF component integration, and drive radar calibration strategies for orbital platforms.
$174,300 to $269,875 per year
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RF Hardware Engineer
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AnySignal · Los Angeles, CA · RF & Comms
Own the full lifecycle of RF hardware for space missions, from PCB design through vehicle integration. You'll develop highly integrated RF devices, troubleshoot prototypes, and collaborate with software and FPGA engineers to build robust communications systems.
$130,000 to $180,000 per year
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Senior RF Hardware Engineer
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AnySignal · Los Angeles, CA · RF & Comms
Design and own highly integrated RF devices from PCB through vehicle integration for space missions. You'll lead RF product development across frontend and conversion chains, collaborating with software and FPGA engineers to build robust space communications hardware.
$170,000 to $220,000 per year
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Mechanical Engineer, RF Payloads - TeraWave
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Blue Origin · 2 Locations · RF & Comms
Lead mechanical design and packaging of RF payload hardware for Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite communications network. You'll drive phased array antenna structures, thermal management strategies, and mentor junior engineers while bridging mechanical and RF engineering teams.
$121,023 to $169,432 per year
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Principal Deep Space RF Communications Architect
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Blue Origin · 6 Locations · RF & Comms
Define RF communications architectures for Mars and cislunar missions, owning telemetry, tracking, command, and data links across interplanetary distances. Lead architecture trades, link budget analysis, and integration with spacecraft and ground systems teams.
$169,624 to $237,473 per year
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Principal DSP Engineer - Terawave
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Blue Origin · 3 Locations · RF & Comms
Design and optimize DSP algorithms for TeraWave, Blue Origin's next-generation satellite communications network delivering 6 Tbps globally. You'll drive algorithms from MATLAB models through fixed-point FPGA and ASIC implementation, collaborating with silicon and RF teams across three US locations.
$230,398 to $322,557 per year
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Principal Modem PHY IP Design Engineer - Terawave
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Blue Origin · 3 Locations · RF & Comms
Design and develop modem PHY IP for Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite constellation, translating algorithms into high-performance ASIC and FPGA implementations. You'll architect modulation, synchronization, channel estimation, and FEC functions while collaborating across systems, RF, verification, and validation teams.
$269,175 to $376,844 per year
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Principal Optical Communications Architect
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Blue Origin · 5 Locations · RF & Comms
Shape next-generation space-based optical communications as the principal technical authority for Blue Origin's National Security Business Unit. You will design end-to-end lasercomm systems, conduct trade studies and prototyping across LEO through cislunar regimes, and define spacecraft accommodation requirements for optical terminals.
$169,624 to $237,473 per year
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Principal Software Engineer – TeraWave RF and Optical Systems
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Blue Origin · 3 Locations · RF & Comms
Own the control and data plane architecture for TeraWave, Blue Origin's multi-orbit satellite constellation delivering 6 Tbps symmetrical connectivity. Lead embedded software design for optically interconnected LEO and MEO satellites, mentor senior engineers, and drive mission-critical systems from prototype through deployment.
$230,773 to $323,082 per year
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Principal Software Engineer – TeraWave RF and Optical Systems
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Blue Origin · 3 Locations · RF & Comms
Own the control and data plane software architecture for TeraWave, Blue Origin's revolutionary 6 Tbps satellite communications constellation. You'll lead multi-threaded embedded C++ development on Linux/RTOS platforms, design fault-tolerant systems, and mentor senior engineers delivering space-based networking at scale.
$230,773 to $323,082 per year
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Principal Space RF Communications Architect
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Blue Origin · 4 Locations · RF & Comms
You will define and own end-to-end RF communications architectures for National Security Space programs, from TT&C and crosslinks to mission data links. Lead architecture trades, system-level analyses, and collaborate with mission engineering and government customers to shape next-generation space systems.
$169,624 to $237,473 per year
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RF Systems Engineer III
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Blue Origin · 7 Locations · RF & Comms
Design end-to-end RF communications architectures for spacecraft across civil, commercial, and National Security programs. You'll develop link budgets, define system-level RF specifications, and conduct performance analysis for Earth-centered and deep space missions working with the Chief Communications Architect.
$130,706 to $182,988 per year
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Senior Software Engineer - TeraWave RF and Optical Systems
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Blue Origin · 2 Locations · RF & Comms
Own the control and data plane software architecture for TeraWave, Blue Origin's next-generation space-based communications network. You will design embedded systems in C/C++ for satellite RF transceivers, antenna and optical systems across LEO and MEO constellations, and mentor junior engineers on a cross-functional team.
$164,652 to $230,513 per year
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Senior Software Engineer - TeraWave RF and Optical Systems
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Blue Origin · 2 Locations · RF & Comms
You will architect the control and data plane software for TeraWave, Blue Origin's revolutionary 6 Tbps satellite communications constellation. Design and optimize multi-threaded embedded C++ applications for RF transceivers, antenna systems, and optical interconnects across satellite payloads, customer terminals, and ground gateways.
$164,652 to $230,513 per year
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SOFTWARE ENGINEER – TeraWave – RF and Optical Systems
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Blue Origin · 3 Locations · RF & Comms
You will design and develop multi-threaded embedded software in C/C++ for TeraWave's satellite RF transceivers, antenna systems, and optical interconnects across LEO and MEO orbits. Lead architecture decisions, mentor junior engineers, and deliver control and data plane solutions for a 6 Tbps global communications network.
$164,652 to $230,513 per year
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Sr. Avionics RF Engineer
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Blue Origin · 6 Locations · RF & Comms
You will design, develop and verify high-performance RF systems, radios and antennas for New Glenn, ensuring reliable data transmission across all mission phases. Own efforts to develop robust RF systems from requirements through production release, and mentor RF team engineers.
$156,802 to $219,522 per year
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Sr. Comsys and DSP Architect - TeraWave
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Blue Origin · 4 Locations · RF & Comms
You will architect communications systems and digital signal processing algorithms for TeraWave, Blue Origin's multi-orbit satellite constellation delivering 6 Tbps symmetrical data speeds. Design packet processing, MAC, PHY and radio DSP targeting FPGA and ASIC implementation, collaborating with silicon and software teams from concept through post-silicon validation.
$230,398 to $322,557 per year
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Sr. Electrical Engineer, RF Payloads - TeraWave
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Blue Origin · 2 Locations · RF & Comms
Sr. Mechanical Engineer, RF Payloads - TeraWave
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Blue Origin · 2 Locations · RF & Comms
Own the mechanical design and packaging of high-power phased array antenna panels for TeraWave, Blue Origin's 6 Tbps satellite communications constellation. You'll drive thermal management strategy, PCBA mounting architecture, and manufacturability as equal partners to structural performance in a rapidly scaled production program.
$145,188 to $203,263 per year
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Sr. Mechanical Engineer, RF Payloads - TeraWave
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Blue Origin · 2 Locations · RF & Comms
Own the mechanical design and packaging of phased array antenna panels for TeraWave, Blue Origin's revolutionary satellite constellation. You'll drive thermal management strategy, design PCBA mounting approaches, and lead architecture trade studies where thermal performance is a primary design driver.
$145,188 to $203,263 per year
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Systems Engineer III (RF / Microwave Systems)
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Blue Origin · 5 Locations · RF & Comms
Design and optimize UHF-band antenna systems and RF architectures for advanced space-based sensing platforms. You'll conduct link budget analyses, develop system requirements, and collaborate with payload and spacecraft teams on next-generation national security missions.
$130,706 to $182,988 per year
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Senior RF Engineer
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CesiumAstro · El Segundo, CA · RF & Comms
Design RF circuits and phased array systems for satellites and spacecraft from concept through in-orbit support. You will own board-level schematics, PCB layout, simulations, and testing across CesiumAstro's next-generation communication hardware.
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Lead RF PCB Layout Engineer
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Array Labs · Redwood City, CA · RF & Comms
Own the RF PCB layout for Array's earth observation satellites, from schematic to manufacturing release. You'll translate performance requirements into layouts that work first-time in Altium, partnering with RF, electrical, and mechanical teams to deliver boards that determine sensor reliability on orbit.
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Senior RF PCB Layout Engineer
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Array Labs · Redwood City, CA · RF & Comms
Own the physical implementation of RF and microwave electronics for Array's radar satellite fleet. You will translate schematics into first-pass layouts in Altium, defining stack-ups, controlled-impedance routing, grounding and shielding strategies, and driving cross-functional reviews with RF, antenna, mechanical, and test engineers.
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Senior RF Test Engineer
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Vast · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
Design and build automated RF test systems for Vast's Haven Station spacecraft. You will own component and vehicle-level testing, OTA and EMI/EMC validation, and hands-on environmental qualification in our cleanroom facilities.
$120,054 to $171,108 per year
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GNC Engineer, Phased Array Devices (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · RF & Comms
RF Engineer I/II - Radar
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
RF Phased Array Engineer I/II
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
Senior RF Design Engineer II - Pipeline
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
Senior RF Design Engineer I - Pipeline
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
Senior RF Digital Payload Engineer II Pipeline
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
Senior RF Digital Payload Engineer I Pipeline
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
Senior RF Phased Array Engineer I
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
Senior RF Phased Array Engineer II
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
Senior RF Systems Engineer II Pipeline
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
Senior RF Systems Engineer I Pipeline
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
Senior Systems Engineer II - RF Mission Solutions
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
Senior Systems Engineer I - RF Mission Solutions
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
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Senior Avionics Test Engineer, RF and Navigation
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
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FPGA RF Signal Processing Engineer
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Muon Space · San Jose, CA · RF & Comms
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Microwave Instrument Engineer
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Muon Space · San Jose, CA · RF & Comms
Senior DSP Engineer
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Northwood Space · Torrance, CA · RF & Comms
Sr. Signal Integrity Engineer – High-Speed Digital / RF
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Blue Origin · 2 Locations · RF & Comms
Own end-to-end signal integrity for Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite communications network. You'll design and validate high-speed RF and optical interconnects up to 70 GHz, from simulation through PCB stackup definition and lab characterization.
$230,773 to $323,082 per year
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Sr. DSP Systems Engineer (Silicon Engineering)
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SpaceX · Palo Alto, CA · RF & Comms
You will develop cutting-edge ASICs for Starlink's satellite and ground infrastructure, driving program-level decisions on RF sensing, digital beamforming, and modem architecture. Work with cross-disciplinary teams to design, model, and validate silicon-based communication systems that expand network performance globally.
$175,000 to $280,000 per year
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Sr. DSP Systems Engineer (Silicon Engineering)
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SpaceX · Irvine, CA · RF & Comms
Design cutting-edge DSP algorithms and ASICs for Starlink satellites and ground stations. You'll drive silicon-level RF sensing and broadband modem architecture, collaborating with ASIC, RF, and software teams to deliver next-generation connectivity systems.
$165,000 to $265,000 per year
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Principal RF Antenna Engineer, Top Secret Clearance
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K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · RF & Comms
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Sr. Electrical Engineer, Lasercom
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Observable Space · Los Angeles, CA · RF & Comms
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Lead Mechanical Engineer, Laser Communications
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Cowboy Space · San Carlos, CA · RF & Comms
RF & Antenna Systems Engineer (Early Career)
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Northwood Space · Torrance, CA · RF & Comms
Support RF and antenna measurements for space-to-ground communications systems at Northwood's global ground station network. You will characterize antenna patterns, analyze system performance metrics, and troubleshoot hardware from prototype through production deployment.
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Principal RF Software Engineer (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · RF & Comms
Design and validate RF systems for Starshield, SpaceX's national security satellite constellation. You will drive program-level decisions on RF architecture, build automated test benches with industry lab equipment, and collaborate closely with hardware and FPGA engineers to deliver proliferated communications and remote sensing capabilities.
$210,000 to $340,000 per year
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RF Engineer (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · RF & Comms
Design and validate RF systems for Starshield's proliferated satellite constellation supporting US national security. You will drive program-level RF decisions, model antennas and filters, and support hardware from test through on-orbit operations alongside hardware, FPGA, DSP and software engineers.
$125,000 to $160,000 per year
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Senior RF Hardware Engineer
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Northwood Space · Torrance, CA · RF & Comms
Design and iterate RF hardware for Northwood's global phased array ground station network. You will own RF electronics architecture, build LNAs, filters, and power amplifiers, and collaborate across electrical, mechanical, and software teams to deliver satellite communication systems from concept to production.
$140,000 to $175,000 per year
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DSP Engineer
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Northwood Space · Torrance, CA · RF & Comms
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Senior FPGA/ASIC Modem Engineer
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Logos Space · Mountain View, CA · RF & Comms
Own FPGA modem chains from micro-architecture through lab deployment for a LEO satellite system. You will define high-rate modem block architecture, write SystemVerilog implementations, and develop verification environments using golden reference models from the modem systems team.
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RF Test Engineer
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Xona Space · Burlingame, CA · RF & Comms
You'll design and execute test campaigns for RF payload and satellite bus systems, building automated test setups and troubleshooting anomalies from board to system level. Work hands-on with flight hardware in a fast-paced startup developing next-generation GNSS.
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Electrical Engineer II – SDR Development
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Argotec · Los Angeles (CA) · RF & Comms
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Electrical Test Engineer II – SDR Development
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Argotec · Los Angeles (CA) · RF & Comms
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FPGA Engineer – SDR Development
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Argotec · Los Angeles (CA) · RF & Comms
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Laboratory Technician – SDR Development
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Argotec · Los Angeles (CA) · RF & Comms
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Principal Antenna Engineer
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SpinLaunch (Meridian Space) · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
You will lead research, simulation, design, and testing of novel antenna technologies for Meridian's next-generation LEO satellite constellations. Own the full development cycle from concept through operational deployment, advancing sovereign communications capability at scale.
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Sr. Electrical Engineer, RF and Analog
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SpinLaunch (Meridian Space) · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
You will design the RF chains, power supply avionics, and radio-antenna interfaces for Meridian's next-generation LEO satellite communication payloads. Own transponder amplifiers, filters, and control systems that deliver sovereign connectivity to governments and enterprises worldwide.
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Sr. RF Electrical Engineer
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Astrolab · Hawthorne, CA · RF & Comms
You will own communications system and component design, build, test, and operations for Astrolab's electric rovers on lunar missions. This role spans RF architecture, circuit design, component selection, and field testing of hardware that extends human presence across the solar system.
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Director - TeraWave RF Payloads
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Blue Origin · 2 Locations · RF & Comms
Own the development of TeraWave's revolutionary satellite communications payload, including phased array antenna and RF gateways. You will lead multidisciplinary hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams through design, integration, validation, and manufacturing transfer.
$272,861 to $382,005 per year
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Principal Modem PHY IP Design Verification Engineer - Terawave
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Blue Origin · 3 Locations · RF & Comms
You will lead verification strategy and execution for modem PHY IP powering TeraWave, Blue Origin's next-generation satellite constellation delivering 6 Tbps connectivity. Build verification environments, develop testbenches for modulation, synchronization, MIMO and FEC systems, and drive closure across simulation, emulation, and silicon bring-up.
$269,175 to $376,844 per year
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Senior Phased-Array Antenna Design Engineer
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Blue Origin · 3 Locations · RF & Comms
You will design and lead the development of high-performance phased-array antenna systems for Blue Origin's TeraWave global satellite network. Own electromagnetic simulations, prototype testing, and the full hardware lifecycle from concept through environmental qualification for next-generation LEO satellites.
$197,529 to $276,540 per year
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DSP Software Engineer
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Cowboy Space · San Carlos, CA · RF & Comms
Principal RF Engineer I
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CesiumAstro · Cambridge, United Kingdom · RF & Comms
Lead RF circuit and phased array system design from concept through in-orbit support. You will own board-level schematics, PCB layouts, link budgets and beamformer architecture across Cesium's satellite communication products.
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Senior RF Engineer II
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CesiumAstro · Cambridge, United Kingdom · RF & Comms
Design RF hardware for satellite communication systems from concept through in-orbit support. You will own board-level schematics, PCB layout, phased array front-ends, and frequency converters for CesiumAstro's next-generation aerospace platforms.
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RF Electrical Engineer
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Xona Space · Burlingame, CA · RF & Comms
Own the end-to-end design of our spacecraft's S-Band TT&C radio - from schematic and PCB layout to link budgets, EMI/EMC compliance, and flight validation. Work hands-on with electrical, systems, mechanical, and software teams to ship critical hardware that flies.
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Test Engineer III - Radio Frequency Specialization
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Sierra Space · 2 Locations · RF & Comms
Reflector/Feed Antenna Engineer - TeraWave
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Blue Origin · 2 Locations · RF & Comms
Design and optimize high-frequency reflector antenna systems for Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite constellation. You'll develop Cassegrain and Gregorian architectures, mm-Wave feed systems, and conduct electromagnetic modeling to deliver mission-critical communications across LEO, MEO, and GEO networks.
$164,652 to $230,513 per year
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RF Engineer
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Voyager Space · San Diego, CA · RF & Comms
Voyager is an innovative defense, national security, and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets, leading in the race for technological and operational superiority from the ground to space. Forge the Future: Join...
$125,000 to $195,000 per year
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RF Systems Architect
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CesiumAstro · El Segundo, CA · RF & Comms
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
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Antenna Design Engineer
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Array Labs · Redwood City, CA · RF & Comms
Array Labs builds advanced radar systems to help humanity understand and respond to changes across the physical world. We’re launching a coordinated fleet of radar satellites to create a high-resolution 3D map of the Earth - updated in real time - enabling faster, smarter decision-making for government and commercial organizations supporting disaster response, infrastructure resilience, and mission-critical...
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Radar Signal Processing Engineer (MTI/STAP)
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Array Labs · Redwood City, CA · RF & Comms
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RF Test Engineer
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Array Labs · Redwood City, CA · RF & Comms
Array Labs builds advanced radar systems to help humanity understand and respond to changes across the physical world. We’re launching a coordinated fleet of radar satellites to create a high-resolution 3D map of the Earth - updated in real time - enabling faster, smarter decision-making for government and commercial organizations supporting disaster response, infrastructure resilience, and mission-critical...
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Senior RF Design Engineer
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Array Labs · Redwood City, CA · RF & Comms
Array Labs builds advanced radar systems to help humanity understand and respond to changes across the physical world. We’re launching a coordinated fleet of radar satellites to create a high-resolution 3D map of the Earth - updated in real time - enabling faster, smarter decision-making for government and commercial organizations supporting disaster response, infrastructure resilience, and mission-critical...
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Staff RF Design Engineer
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Array Labs · Redwood City, CA · RF & Comms
Array Labs builds advanced radar systems to help humanity understand and respond to changes across the physical world. We’re launching a coordinated fleet of radar satellites to create a high-resolution 3D map of the Earth - updated in real time - enabling faster, smarter decision-making for government and commercial organizations supporting disaster response, infrastructure resilience, and mission-critical...
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Senior RF Systems Engineer
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Vast · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
Principal Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF)
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True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · RF & Comms
Antenna Engineer (Starship)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · RF & Comms
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. ANTENNA ENGINEER (STARSHIP) This team is responsible for RF engineering for the Starship vehicles.
$125,000 to $145,000 per year
Principal RF Engineer (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · RF & Comms
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. PRINCIPAL RF ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security...
$210,000 to $300,000 per year
RF Engineer (Starship)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · RF & Comms
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. RF ENGINEER (STARSHIP) The Starship RF team revolutionizes communications and navigation in orbital flight and space travel, opening...
$125,000 to $150,000 per year
RF Software Engineer (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · RF & Comms
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. RF SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security...
$125,000 to $145,000 per year
RF Test Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)
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SpaceX · Canandaigua, NY · RF & Comms
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. RF TEST ENGINEER (STARLINK/AKOUSTIS) Akoustis is now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX, providing industry leading RF...
$85,000 to $115,000 per year
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Sr. Antenna Engineer (Starship)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · RF & Comms
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR.
$160,000 to $225,000 per year
Sr. RF Engineer (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · RF & Comms
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR.
$165,000 to $230,000 per year
Sr. RF Front-End Module Design Engineer (RFIC Engineering)
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SpaceX · Irvine, CA · RF & Comms
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR.
$160,000 to $225,000 per year
Sr. RF Front-End Module Design Engineer (RFIC Engineering)
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SpaceX · Sunnyvale, CA · RF & Comms
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR.
$170,000 to $235,000 per year
Sr. RF Software Engineer (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · RF & Comms
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR.
$165,000 to $230,000 per year
RF Systems Engineer I/II - TS/SCI Pipeline
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
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Senior Optical Communications Engineer
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
You will own the architecture, design, and delivery of a deep-space optical communications terminal for the Interplanetary Sciences Program. Lead hands-on development from rapid prototyping through flight-ready systems, balancing agility with technical rigor to enable breakthrough science across the solar system.
$160,000 to $214,000 per year
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Senior RF Engineer
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
Own the architecture, design, and testing of next-generation RF systems for deep-space communication and navigation on Relativity's Interplanetary Program spacecraft. You'll work hands-on across the full lifecycle from link budgets to flight readiness, solving engineering challenges in extreme low-SNR, radiation, and power-constrained environments.
$159,000 to $204,000 per year
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Staff Optical Communications Engineer
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · RF & Comms
Own the architecture, design, and delivery of a deep-space optical communications terminal for the Interplanetary Sciences Program. You will translate mission needs into system requirements, drive rapid prototyping and testing, and deliver flight-ready hardware that enables breakthrough science across the solar system.
$188,000 to $251,000 per year
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Sr. Satcom Modem Engineer
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Planet Labs · San Francisco, CA · RF & Comms
Architect and validate cutting-edge software-defined satcom radios for Planet's next-generation satellite constellation. You'll design ground modem solutions, characterize link performance across S-Ka bands, and lead on-orbit communications system testing.
$162,600 to $203,200 per year
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Principal RF Engineer
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LeoLabs · Menlo Park, CA · RF & Comms
Why LeoLabs? At LeoLabs, we’re building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO).
$260,000 per year
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Principal RF Antenna Engineer
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K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · RF & Comms
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RF Hardware Engineer
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K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · RF & Comms
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RF Test Engineer
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K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · RF & Comms
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Senior RF Digital Signal Processing Engineer
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K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · RF & Comms
RF Systems Engineer II
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Inversion Space · Playa Vista, CA · RF & Comms
You will own the complete RF/telemetry system lifecycle for Inversion's next-generation reentry vehicles, from link analysis and component selection through radiation pattern modeling, lab testing, and mission validation. Report to the Manager of Arc Avionics and work across software, guidance, and mechanical teams to deliver high-precision space-to-ground communication under extreme reentry conditions.
$106,000 to $150,000 per year
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RF Test Engineer II
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Inversion Space · Playa Vista, CA · RF & Comms
You will own RF test plan development and execution for Inversion's next-generation reentry vehicles, taking systems from benchtop validation through integrated hardware testing and mission-readiness verification. Work directly with the Avionics team on receiver, transmitter, and antenna validation for cutting-edge maneuverable reentry platforms.
$77,000 to $116,000 per year
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Senior Antenna Engineer
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Inversion Space · Playa Vista, CA · RF & Comms
You will lead antenna design, analysis, and integration for Inversion's advanced reentry vehicles. Own the complete lifecycle from EM simulation and prototyping through testing and mission validation, working across RF, mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering teams.
$161,000 to $221,000 per year
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Communications / DSP Engineer
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Xona Space · Burlingame, CA · RF & Comms
Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth. With Pulsar - the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit - Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection. Own end-to-end signal-chain system engineering...
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Lead RF Engineer
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Xona Space · Burlingame, CA · RF & Comms
Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth. With Pulsar - the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit - Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection. As a Lead RF Engineer at Xona, you'll be...
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Sr. RF Engineer
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Xona Space · Burlingame, CA · RF & Comms
Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth. With Pulsar - the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit - Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection. As an Sr.
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Electrical Engineer, Lasercom
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Observable Space · Los Angeles, CA · RF & Comms
RF Hardware Engineer
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Northwood Space · Torrance, CA · RF & Comms
You will design RF electronics hardware for next-generation phased array ground stations that enable real-time satellite communication. Build and characterize circuits including LNAs, filters, and power amplifiers, and collaborate across disciplines to optimize system performance from concept to production.
$104,000 to $130,000 per year
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RF Regulatory Engineer
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Northwood Space · Torrance, CA · RF & Comms
Own end-to-end regulatory engineering for Northwood's phased array ground station network. You'll perform RF interference and spectrum analyses, translate technical constraints into licensing-ready submissions, and work directly with engineers, regulators, and government agencies to unlock global deployment.
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Senior RF & Antenna Systems Engineer
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Northwood Space · Torrance, CA · RF & Comms
You will define and evaluate phased-array RF architectures for Northwood's satellite ground-station network, translating mission and link requirements into antenna, beamforming, RF front-end, calibration, and tracking specifications. Work across antenna, RF, DSP, digital, mechanical, manufacturing, and operations teams to achieve end-to-end communications performance.
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Solutions Architect (Antenna Systems)
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Northwood Space · Torrance, CA · RF & Comms
You will translate customer needs and network-level analysis into concrete product definitions for Northwood's global ground station network. Define RF and system-level parameters, develop solution architectures using link budgets and simulation, and drive alignment between business development and engineering on product direction and roadmap.
$129,582 to $175,317 per year
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Electrical Engineer, Optical Communications
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Cowboy Space · San Carlos, CA · RF & Comms
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Staff Engineer, Optics & RF
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Cowboy Space · San Carlos, CA · RF & Comms
Senior RF Systems Engineer - Ground Systems
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AnySignal · Los Angeles, CA · RF & Comms
You will own end-to-end RF performance of ground terminal hardware for space and defense missions across multiple frequency bands. Define system requirements, select RF components, troubleshoot links, and build test procedures that ensure reliable deployment anywhere.
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