RF Hardware Engineer — Associate Program (Fall 2024)

Astranis Space Technologies

May 22, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Engineering
San Francisco

Requirements

Passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
Deep knowledge of basic RF concepts, such as transmission lines, impedance matching, filter design, and active RF circuits
Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing RF hardware for microwave frequencies
Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS or HFSS)
Experience taking RF measurements with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, etc.
US Citizenship or Green Card
Must be onsite in San Francisco 3 days a week minimum
Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus:
Antennas and Electromagnetics propagation knowledge and background
Experience with Software Defined Radios (SDR)
Experience with PCB design using Altium or similar schematic and layout tools
Experience with Python (or other object-oriented programming language)
Experience automating RF measurements

Responsibilities

Design, simulate, implement, and measure passive/active RF sub-systems at microwave frequencies, including; LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down convertors, filters, oscillators, etc.
Integrate these systems into the spacecraft by working closely with the rest of the team

FAQs

When does the Associate Engineer program typically last for?

Associate Engineer positions typically last for twelve weeks.

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Associate Engineer program?

The program is designed for students who have already received a bachelor's degree (or will have done so before working at Astranis).

What kind of projects will I work on as an Associate Engineer at Astranis?

As an Associate Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that are of equal importance and difficulty to the projects given to full-time employees. Many past Associate Engineers have worked on hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite.

Can current college students apply for the Associate Engineer program?

If you are still a college student, we encourage you to apply for our Intern program instead.

Astranis Space Technologies

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

Engineering & Construction

Industry

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.