Space RF & Comms

Space RF & Comms jobs in Long Beach, CA

22 open roles, verified daily

Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer, RF Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsYou will own the development, test and integration of GPS-based navigation avionics for Terran R, while providing technical guidance on the vehicle's RF architecture including telemetry, command uplinks and antenna deployment. Work cross-functionally with propulsion, GNC and stage teams on booster landing and recovery systems.$148,000 to $222,000 per yearOn site

Principal Digital Signal Processing Engineer, RF Payloads Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · RF & CommsYou will own DSP architecture and real-time implementation for space-based RF payloads processing high-rate I/Q data from phased arrays, radar, SIGINT, and software-defined radios. Lead algorithm development through flight hardware integration, working across RF, FPGA, software, and systems teams.$190,000 to $275,000 per yearOn site

Principal Space RF Engineer, Antenna & Full-Wave EM Modeling Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · RF & CommsLead antenna and RF front-end development for True Anomaly's space-based systems. You'll own electromagnetic modeling, design, and testing of high-performance arrays, feeds, and RF structures from concept through spaceflight delivery.$190,000 to $275,000 per yearHybrid

Senior Manager, Signal Processing Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsYou'll lead digital signal processing algorithm development for Rocket Lab's advanced radar payloads, modems, and network routers from concept through flight operations. Manage a team of 3-4 engineers and architect products that fly on satellites and lunar missions.$223,025 to $339,400 per yearOn site

RF Test Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsYou'll develop RF test plans and manage acceptance, qualification and proto-flight test programs for satellite RF subsystems and radio products. Design and procure automated test tools, and support flight hardware design to improve testability and manufacturability.$110,875 to $156,225 per yearOn site

Staff Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF) Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · RF & CommsDefine full spacecraft RF system architectures and establish design standards across programs. Lead multi-stream RF projects, mentor engineers, and drive technical alignment across teams at this mission-critical aerospace role.$200,000 to $310,000 per yearOn site

Senior RF Engineer II - Radar Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsDesign 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 yearOn site

Senior RF Test Engineer Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsDesign 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 yearOn site

RF Engineer II - Radar Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsSupport the development of space-based radar systems including SAR, from architecture design through flight testing. You'll conduct link budget analysis, run radar simulations in MATLAB and Python, and participate in hands-on RF testing alongside experienced radar engineers.$110,875 to $143,625 per yearOn site

Senior RF Digital Payload Engineer II Pipeline Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsLead development of digital payload products including modems, processors, and network routers from initial concept through inflight operations. You'll own board layout, bring-up, qualification, and production for mission-critical systems.$174,300 to $269,875 per yearOn site

Senior RF Digital Payload Engineer I Pipeline Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsYou will architect and deliver digital payload products from concept through flight operations, including modems, processors, and network routers for space systems. Lead board design, bring-up, qualification, and production for missions with NASA, Space Force, and commercial partners.$144,275 to $206,175 per yearOn site

Senior RF Test Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsYou'll develop RF test plans and manage acceptance, qualification and proto-flight test programs for satellite RF subsystems and radio products. Design automated test tools, support flight hardware development, and build engineering processes that scale Rocket Lab's space systems.$144,275 to $206,175 per yearOn site

Senior Systems Engineer II - RF Mission Solutions Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsArchitect next-generation RF payloads from concept to flight for tactical satcom, sensing, and direct-to-cell missions. You'll own link budget trades, antenna topologies, and digital architectures, then defend your designs with customers and drive them into production.$164,000 to $255,000 per yearOn site

Senior Systems Engineer I - RF Mission Solutions Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsYou will architect RF payload solutions from concept through proposal win, owning link budgets, antenna topologies, and SWaP-C trades for defense and commercial satcom missions. Work directly with customers and engineering teams to drive technical capture and influence our payload roadmap.$144,000 to $206,000 per yearOn site

Senior Avionics Test Engineer, RF and Navigation Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsYou will design and execute qualification and acceptance testing for RF, telemetry, and navigation avionics on Relativity's Terran R launch vehicle. Build test frameworks, develop simulation circuits and GPS/GNSS simulators, and work with hardware and software engineers to verify RF and navigation systems.$148,000 to $222,000 per yearOn site

Principal Antenna Engineer Verified today

SpinLaunch (Meridian Space) · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsYou 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.On site

Sr. Electrical Engineer, RF and Analog Verified today

SpinLaunch (Meridian Space) · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsYou 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.On site

RF Systems Engineer Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsOwn RF systems for Vast's Haven Station and satellites, from design through mission operations. You will specify link parameters, calculate link budgets, manage RF component vendors, define test plans, and serve as subject matter expert for spacecraft communications systems.$120,540 to $209,520 per yearOn site

Principal Electrical Engineer, Radio Frequency (RF) Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · RF & CommsSet RF architecture strategy across all True Anomaly spacecraft and define enterprise communication systems for space superiority missions. You will architect multi-mission RF systems, oversee payload qualification, mentor senior talent, and represent capabilities to customers and partners.$190,000 to $275,000 per yearOn site

Senior Optical Communications Engineer Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsYou 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 yearOn site

Senior RF Engineer Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsOwn 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 yearOn site

Staff Optical Communications Engineer Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · RF & CommsOwn 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 yearOn site