What are the responsibilities and job description for the RF Engineer position at AstroForge?
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. 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
$140,000 - $160,000
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR
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.
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. 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
- Design RF hardware for satellite-to-earth ground station communication, focusing on S-band and/or X-band radio frequencies.
- Perform board design, operate RF test equipment, and test and analyze RF performance.
- Design a S-band radio subsystem for Mission 3 and future missions.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure effective communication subsystem design.
- Evaluate space links and trade studies, including detailed link budgets.
- Lead RF compatibility testing in factory environments and at field sites.
- 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.
- Ability to 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 communications.
- 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.
- 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
$140,000 - $160,000
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants 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.
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000