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Astranis · San Francisco, CA · RF & Comms · first seen 2026-07-16
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About the Role

As Production RF Integration Team Lead, you will build, mentor, and guide a high-performing team of engineers dedicated to the assembly, integration, and testing of Astranis spacecraft payloads and RF sub-assemblies. This role bridges RF design and flight-ready production, overseeing RF test cells, design-for-test strategies, and cross-functional processes that ensure communication satellites meet rigorous performance metrics before launch.

What You Will Do

  • Hire, develop, and lead a world-class team of RF test engineers. Cultivate a culture of technical excellence, safety, and continuous learning.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of hardware test racks, leveraging COTS equipment and custom PCBAs to measure complex RF signals, apply flight-like loads, and power units under test.
  • Drive the development of Python-based automation software to interface with flight hardware, RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers), and enterprise data systems for seamless data capture.
  • Stand up and scale cross-functional business processes for RF test requirements capture, test development, and rigorous test validation.
  • Partner closely with RF Design, Mechanical Integration, and Environmental Test teams to channel test insights back into design improvements.
  • Manage budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements to ensure production milestones are met without sacrificing quality.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in a fast-paced hardware product development or production environment.
  • Proven track record of building, managing, and mentoring engineering teams, with a knack for delegation and team building.
  • Strong Design-for-Test (DFT) and test automation mindset, specifically tailored to complex hardware.
  • Exceptional ability to synthesize and summarize dense, highly technical RF and systems topics for both executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to build engineering and operational processes from scratch.
  • US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) required.
  • Ability to work 5 days a week in office.

Bonus Experience

  • Direct experience with RF test and measurement equipment (Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Noise Figure Meters, Signal Generators).
  • Proficiency in Python or C++ for test automation and data analysis.
  • Familiarity with the space environment, aerospace hardware integration, and test flows (TVAC, Vibration, EMI/EMC).
  • Experience managing a mixed team of both engineers and technicians in a production environment.
  • Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and digital communication systems.

Compensation

Base salary: $160,000 to $180,000 USD. Your compensation includes equity via incentive stock options, company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.