Space RF & Comms

Space RF & Comms jobs in San Francisco, CA

14 open roles, verified daily

RF Hardware Associate (Summer 2027) Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · RF & CommsDesign, simulate, and test passive and active RF sub-systems for satellites heading to orbit. You'll work on LNAs, power amplifiers, filters, and oscillators at microwave frequencies, integrating them into Astranis spacecraft alongside the engineering team.On site

RF Hardware Associate (Winter 2027) Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · RF & CommsDesign, simulate, and test passive and active RF subsystems for Astranis satellites at microwave frequencies. You will work on LNAs, power amplifiers, filters, and oscillators that fly to orbit, integrating hardware into spacecraft alongside the engineering team.On site

RF Validation Associate (Summer 2027) Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · RF & CommsValidate RF hardware for Astranis satellites in orbit. You will measure and characterize LNAs, power amplifiers, converters, and filters, then write Python automation code to streamline testing. Work on components heading to space in a fast-paced engineering team.On site

RF Validation Associate (Winter 2027) Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · RF & CommsValidate RF hardware (amplifiers, converters, filters) destined for Astranis satellites in orbit. You'll measure performance, write Python automation code, and document test methodologies for mission-critical components.On site

Electrical Integration Associate - RF (Summer 2027) Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · RF & CommsDesign, build, and test satellite hardware and software across electrical, RF, and mechanical systems. You will coordinate assembly and integration efforts, operate test equipment, and solve complex problems in real hardware heading to orbit.On site

Software Defined Radio Hardware Associate (Summer 2027) Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · RF & CommsDesign, build, and test software defined radio hardware that flies on Astranis satellites. You'll bring up systems in the lab, write test automation code, and integrate RF hardware into spacecraft alongside experienced engineers.On site

Software Defined Radio Hardware Associate (Winter 2027) Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · RF & CommsDesign, simulate, and test Astranis's internally developed software defined radio hardware, then integrate it into spacecraft. You'll bringup and debug systems in the lab using professional instruments, write automation code, and work alongside the satellite engineering team.On site

Antenna Associate (Summer 2027) Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · RF & CommsDesign and test antenna systems for Astranis satellites serving global enterprises and governments. You'll work with mechanical and payload engineers to build high-performance communications antennas, validate RF components in anechoic chambers, and collaborate across disciplines on next-generation payloads.On site

Antenna Associate (Winter 2027) Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · RF & CommsDesign, build and test antenna systems for Astranis satellites serving global enterprises and governments. You'll work with mechanical, thermal, and payload engineers on next-generation communications payloads, using industry design tools and anechoic chamber testing.On site

Sr. Satcom Modem Engineer Verified today

Planet Labs · San Francisco, CA · RF & Comms

Mechanical Engineer, Electronics Packaging & RF Components Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · RF & CommsDesign and test enclosures for critical spacecraft electronics and RF components, solving EMI/EMC isolation and thermal management challenges across the full hardware lifecycle. You will own the physical architecture, interfaces, and environmental robustness while partnering with RF and electrical engineers.$110,000 to $160,000 per yearOn site

RF Integration Team Lead Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · RF & CommsYou will lead a team building and testing RF payloads for Astranis communication satellites. Own the design of test cells, automation software, and cross-functional processes that validate spacecraft before launch.$160,000 to $180,000 per yearOn site

Senior Electrical Engineer- SDR Hardware Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · RF & CommsDesign, qualify, and test custom software defined radios for Astranis satellites. You will own the full radio signal chain from high-speed digital interfaces and data converters through PCB layout and integration into spacecraft. Work with state-of-the-art FPGAs and RF systems alongside RTL and comms teams.$175,000 to $240,000 per yearOn site

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Electronics Packaging & RF Components Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · RF & CommsYou will design, analyze, build, and test enclosures for critical spacecraft electronics and RF components across the complete hardware lifecycle. Solve EMI/EMC isolation, thermal management, and launch environment survivability challenges while partnering with RF and electrical engineers.$145,000 to $225,000 per yearOn site