Design RF hardware for satellite communication, conduct RF testing, evaluate space links, and lead RF compatibility testing for future missions.
About the Company
At AstroForge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. Along the way, we seek to leverage the technologies we build to provide additional value across other domains. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space.
Job Description:
AstroForge is excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our team as a Radio Frequency Engineer. The selected candidate will be an expert in antenna engineering, RF design, high-frequency systems, high-power amplifiers (PA), low-noise amplifiers (LNA), microwave engineering, and front-end development.
Responsibilities:
- Designing RF hardware for satellite-to-earth ground station communication, focusing on S-band and/or X-band radio frequencies.
- Board design, operation of RF test equipment, and testing and analyzing RF performance.
- Designing a S-band radio sub-system for Mission 3 and future missions.
- Collaborating with the team to ensure effective communication subsystem design.
- Evaluation of space links and trade studies, including detailed link budgets
- Lead RF Compatibility Testing in factory and at field sites.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Proven experience in RF hardware design, particularly in S-band and/or X-band radios.
- Proficiency in operating RF test equipment and analyzing RF performance.
- Quantify and trade the performance and suitability of microwave receivers, transmitters, transponders, antennas, amplifiers, and transmission paths using sound microwave engineering principles.
- Detailed knowledge of modulation and coding standards used in space comms.
- Proven experience with Software Defined Radio frameworks and development of SDR solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work onsite in Seal Beach, CA.
Benefits:
- 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
- Vision and FSA benefits available
- 3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time
- 10 paid Holidays
- Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match
- Equity on the ground floor of a startup
Salary
- Level II: $118,000 - $142,500
- Level III: $138,000 - $171,500
- Level IV: $168,000 - $185,500
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S.,protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
AstroForge Seal Beach, California, USA Office
Seal Beach, CA, United States, 90740
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