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RF Engineer

AscendArc
Beaverton, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 5/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
Come join us in shaping the future! Get in on the ground floor as a founding member of our RF payload design team developing a revolutionary satellite communications system. Connect the vision to the hardware, build it, test it and fly it.

AscendArc is a seed stage startup founded to revolutionize the satellite communications industry. We are looking for action-oriented individuals who want to work in a hardware rich environment focused on rapid iteration. Our success will depend on your energy, commitment, skill, and creativity.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development of an RF printed circuit that forms the heart of a communications satellite payload, with a focus on amplifiers, filtering and PCB structures. Alongside a team of experienced engineers, collaborate with a nimble team, including design reviews, following best practices and procedures.

Qualifications

BS or higher in electrical engineering

Experience in RF circuit design and development

Knowledge And/or Experience With Some Of The Following

  • RF circuit design in the 7 GHz to 30 GHz range.
  • Designing, manufacturing and testing analog devices such as amplifiers, filters, transmission lines, PCB structures and PCB to waveguide transitions.
  • A wide range of analog RF components including LNAs, SSPAs, local oscillators, mixers, filters, drivers, power divider / combiners, switches, and attenuators.
  • Common RF design tools such as HFSS, Keysight ADS and best design practices for RF PCBs
  • Knowledge of antennas, satellite communications and link budget analysis is a plus but not required

BS or higher in electrical engineering

Base Salary

The base salary range for this position is $85,000-130,000. When determining an individual’s compensation, we consider several factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data, so pay for this role may vary from the amounts listed.

Legal Eligibility to Work

Due to U.S. export control regulations, this position is only open to “U.S. persons.” That means you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or have refugee/asylee status. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants on temporary work visas (such as H-1B, TN, O-1, etc.) for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AscendArc is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor or legally protected status.

Salary : $85,000 - $130,000

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