Senior RF/Communication Systems Engineer

Astranis Space Technologies

2mo ago

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Engineering
$170K - $205K
San Francisco
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You need a degree in electrical engineering, 7+ years of experience, strong communication skills, understanding of signals/systems, lab testing experience, software development proficiency, and a passion for learning in a fast-paced environment. Bonus points for familiarity with satellite radio systems, RF system design, and signal processing techniques.
You will lead trade studies, establish requirements, and collaborate with various design teams for RF/Communication systems at Astranis. Develop signal processing algorithms and contribute to R&D efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
7+ years of experience
Strong technical communication skills (oral and written)
Strong fundamentals in "signals and systems" and digital communications
Familiar with hardware components and their associated impairments / limitations
Comfortable working in the lab, testing radio hardware, using signal generator, signal analyzer, network analyzer, oscilloscope, etc
Proven ability to triage and debug issues discovered in testing
Comfortable developing software (Python, and some C/C++)
Fast to learn new tools and workflows
A passion for working in a fast-paced environment and constantly learning
Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus:
Familiarity with satellite radio systems (ground segment and/or space segment)
RF system design and budgeting
Radio characterization test planning, automation and execution
Comfortable with software, especially Python, git, GNU Radio
Fixed point implementation of signal processing algorithms
Familiarity with multi-rate signal processing techniques (polyphase filters, resamplers, etc)
Multi-antenna systems (beamforming, null-steering)
Direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) modem design
Familiarity with satellite waveforms and modems (DVB-S2/x, DVB-RCS2)

Responsibilities

Own architectural trade studies, and establish system and unit level requirements analytically or via simulation
Lead R&D efforts for new radio features / technologies / custom components
Work closely with many design teams, including RF, Antenna, digital hardware, FPGA, mechanical, thermal
Communications related signal processing algorithm design and test
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Senior RF/Communication Systems Engineer at Astranis?

The main responsibilities include architecture, design, and modeling of satellite communication payloads, working closely with other teams such as antenna, SDR, RF, DSP, and mechanical teams, and designing the best possible radio systems.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, at least 5 years of experience in RF/communication systems engineering, proficiency in relevant software tools, and strong communication skills are required for this role.

What collaboration is expected in this role?

As a Senior RF/Communication Systems Engineer at Astranis, you will collaborate closely with other teams including antenna, SDR, RF, DSP, and mechanical teams to design and implement the best satellite communication systems.

Astranis Space Technologies

Small, low-cost communications satellites, in higher orbits.

201-500

Employees

2015

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Astranis is building small, low-cost telecommunications satellites. Our mission is to help get online the 4 billion people who are without internet access.