Senior RF/Communication Systems Engineer
Senior RF/Communication Systems Engineer
As a RF/Communication Systems Engineer at Astranis you will be responsible for the architecture, design, and modeling of our satellites communication payloads. You will work closely with many other teams including but not limited to the antenna, SDR, RF, DSP, and mechanical teams in order to design the best possible radio systems.
Role
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.
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
RF system design and budgeting
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
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)
What we offer:
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.
Base Salary
$170,000—$280,000 USD