RF/Communication Systems Engineer · Astranis

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:21:36 GMT
Engineering

Astranis · San Francisco · $120,000-$165,000 USD · onsite

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 to design the best possible radio systems.

Your responsibilities will include owning architectural trade studies, establishing system and unit level requirements analytically or via simulation, leading R&D efforts for new radio features/technologies/custom components, and working closely with design teams, including RF, Antenna, digital hardware, FPGA, mechanical, thermal.

You will also be responsible for communications-related signal processing algorithm design and test, and assisting in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, 3+ years of experience, strong technical communication skills, strong fundamentals in 'signals and systems' and digital communications, familiarity with hardware components and their associated impairments/limitations, and comfort working in the lab, testing radio hardware, using signal generator, signal analyzer, network analyzer, oscilloscope, etc.

Bonus requirements include familiarity with satellite radio systems (ground segment and/or space segment), RF system design and budgeting, radio characterization test planning, automation, and execution, comfort 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, and 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 $120,000-$165,000 USD.