RF/Communication Systems Team Lead

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and develop a diverse team of RF, communications systems, and DSP engineers
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define spacecraft communication payload requirements and architectures
• Oversee the design, modeling, and implementation of satellite communication systems, including link budgets and architectural trade studies
• Manage detailed schedules to ensure RF systems and communication payload development align with the overall program schedule
• Drive communication system design, including unit-level specification, component selection, signal processing algorithm design, and hardware-in-the-loop debugging
• Lead R&D efforts for new radio features, advanced technologies, and custom components
• Support production and mission operations teams on the build, test, and in-flight use of communication hardware
• Engage with commercial and US government teams to support sales, program capture, and product roadmap development
• Drive team growth through recruiting, interviewing, and hiring

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering or a similar technical degree
• 5+ years of professional experience with fast-paced product design cycles
• 5+ years of experience in RF system architecture or communication hardware design from concept through production
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage teams of engineers
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test complex RF/communication systems from scratch
• Strong fundamentals in signals and systems, digital communications, and hardware impairment modeling
• US Citizenship or Green Card

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with satellite radio systems (ground and/or space segments) and waveforms (DVB-S2/x, DVB-RCS2)
• Experience with multi-rate signal processing, DSSS modem design, or fixed-point implementation
• Knowledge of beamforming, null-steering, and phased array architectures
• Proficiency with Python-based test automation, Git, and GNU Radio
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($175,000 - $235,000 USD)
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe, including large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. Based in Northern California, we design, build, and operate our satellites from our 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters.