RF Systems Engineer
Careers | AstroForgeCalifornia, United States
Posted November 20, 2025
118000 - 185500 USD
Full Time
About the Company
AstroForge is a startup that mines asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods.
Job Description
AstroForge is seeking a Radio Frequency Engineer to join their team. The selected candidate will be an expert in antenna engineering, RF design, high-frequency systems, high-power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, microwave engineering, and front-end development. The role involves designing RF hardware for satellite-to-earth ground station communication, board design, operation of RF test equipment, and testing and analyzing RF performance.
Requirements
- 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
- Detailed knowledge of modulation and coding standards used in space comms
- 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
Benefits
- 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
